[Chat] tin box bumpout explained
Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained
The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford Ave. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Maya Kosok may...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:25:52 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained
Hi John, Do you know whether these were installed when the houses were built or added later by removing part of the brick walls? I never knew about them before. Thanks, Linda John Spurrier jfs...@hotmail.com 1/5/2012 10:39 AM The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford Ave. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Maya Kosok may...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:25:52 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained
We have two of these closets as well, but since they are in a rarely used guest bedroom (that we don't heat in the winter), we haven't insulated them. My dad would install a 1 inch thick Styrofoam sheet on the interior walls, and then tape and cover the joints, and perhaps paint or paper the surface. That should help much! If you're talking about our front (and rear) bay window bump outs, they are more tricky! I'm assuming you could insert some sort of spray insulation into the (hollow) walls. We added rolled insulation underneath when we had the front porch roof replaced, which has helped a lot. Since the floor is always freezing there where the bay extends over the front porch, I drilled about a half a dozen small holes in the floor between the joists just big enough for the nozzle of one of those spray cans with expanding foam to fit, and emptied the same number of cans underneath the floor: it has also helped quite a bit. Paul Paul K. Williams Kelsey Associates, Inc. WashingtonHistory.com 202-213-9796 -Original Message- From: chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info [mailto:chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of John Spurrier Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 10:39 AM To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford Ave. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Maya Kosok may...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:25:52 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained
They were original (and novel) closets installed when the house was built. Ours match several interior closet configurations as well (that don't extend on an exterior wall) with mirror panels on the french doors and a drawer beneath. Paul K. Williams Kelsey Associates, Inc. WashingtonHistory.com 202-213-9796 -Original Message- From: chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info [mailto:chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of Linda Forlifer Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 11:13 AM To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Hi John, Do you know whether these were installed when the houses were built or added later by removing part of the brick walls? I never knew about them before. Thanks, Linda John Spurrier jfs...@hotmail.com 1/5/2012 10:39 AM The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford Ave. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Maya Kosok may...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:25:52 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained
Linda, The quality of their construction relative to so many other details led me to believe they were an afterthought or an early 20th century home improvement, but the fact that so many houses have them convinced me otherwise. I have seen a few of the closets finished with vinyl siding which also allows for some insulation panels to be placed on the exterior. In some cases the closets have been abandoned altogether and replaced with glass blocks. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Linda Forlifer l...@press.jhu.edu Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:12:53 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Hi John, Do you know whether these were installed when the houses were built or added later by removing part of the brick walls? I never knew about them before. Thanks, Linda John Spurrier jfs...@hotmail.com 1/5/2012 10:39 AM The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford Ave. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Maya Kosok may...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:25:52 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained
I found the date and the signature of the cabinet maker in one of mine the day I bought the house so I am certain it was original to the house in 1904. Presently, one of them leaks from the top in certain rains and I need to find someone to do a very small top repair. And, the outside was covered by another metal and needs repairing so if you do know of someone interested in the work let me know. Jeanne Knight . From: jfs...@hotmail.com To: chat@charlesvillage.info Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:01:14 + Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Linda, The quality of their construction relative to so many other details led me to believe they were an afterthought or an early 20th century home improvement, but the fact that so many houses have them convinced me otherwise. I have seen a few of the closets finished with vinyl siding which also allows for some insulation panels to be placed on the exterior. In some cases the closets have been abandoned altogether and replaced with glass blocks. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Linda Forlifer l...@press.jhu.edu Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:12:53 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Hi John, Do you know whether these were installed when the houses were built or added later by removing part of the brick walls? I never knew about them before. Thanks, Linda John Spurrier jfs...@hotmail.com 1/5/2012 10:39 AM The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford Ave. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Maya Kosok may...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:25:52 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained
I recommend that homeowners ask their roofer to take a look at the tops of the closets whenever they are having their roof coated, repaired or replaced. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Jeanne Knight jeanneknig...@msn.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:03:56 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained I found the date and the signature of the cabinet maker in one of mine the day I bought the house so I am certain it was original to the house in 1904. Presently, one of them leaks from the top in certain rains and I need to find someone to do a very small top repair. And, the outside was covered by another metal and needs repairing so if you do know of someone interested in the work let me know. Jeanne Knight . From: jfs...@hotmail.com To: chat@charlesvillage.info Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:01:14 + Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Linda, The quality of their construction relative to so many other details led me to believe they were an afterthought or an early 20th century home improvement, but the fact that so many houses have them convinced me otherwise. I have seen a few of the closets finished with vinyl siding which also allows for some insulation panels to be placed on the exterior. In some cases the closets have been abandoned altogether and replaced with glass blocks. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Linda Forlifer l...@press.jhu.edu Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:12:53 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: Re: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Hi John, Do you know whether these were installed when the houses were built or added later by removing part of the brick walls? I never knew about them before. Thanks, Linda John Spurrier jfs...@hotmail.com 1/5/2012 10:39 AM The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford Ave. John Sent from my mobile office -Original Message- From: Maya Kosok may...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:25:52 To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] tin box bumpout explained Christine et al - This is my perhaps inaccurate language to describe the old small closet-like boxes that stick out of the house in the back rooms of some of these Charles Village homes. The first CV house I lived in the closets had rusted out and that space had been cinderblocked over, but now we have some that are still (mostly) intact. Is this more clear?? I guess it's hard to describe. They are about 5' tall by 3' wide by 1' wide (roughly) and stick out from the house. Ours are metal... Anyway, looking for ideas on how to insulate them. Thanks, -Maya ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
