Aloha boathouse

摘要

Built in 1911, this stone-and-timber boathouse sat unused for years and fell into disrepair. Its chestnut roof framing and ceiling and oak post-and-beam framing were rotting, and its foundation was crumbling. The boathouse was purchased a few years ago by an avid yachtsman who was determined to return it to its former grandeur. Located on the coastline of Newport Harbor, R.I., it was in the perfect spot to get the attention it needed from the restoration specialists at Kirby Perkins Construction. Using a satellite tracking system, they tagged all of the beams, removed and transported them to their shop, and restored each one that could be salvaged. An antique-lumber dealer provided replacements for those beyond repair. When the foundation was secure, the beams were reinstalled.