Tim,

Thanks so much!

This looks good. The condo association will be meeting to
discuss funding sometime soon I hope. I do think they will
proceed just don't know when. As we discussed this will be step
1.

For step 2 we are proposing that The Town of Biltmore Forest
install them on a wall in town hall as a wainscot in a similar
way that they were mounted on the cottage. Do you have any idea
what it would cost to restore them. I think they could be
stained Very dark like they were originally or just painted a
near flat black. I have used an liquid epoxy product called
abatron http://www.abatron.com which also has a companion paste
for exterior wood rot restoration. It is sandable and workable.

Take a look and let me know your thoughts!

Also I am attaching photos of the original cottage. Not sure if
I have sent them to you yet?

Best,
Robert

Robert S. Griffin, A.I.A., President
Griffin Architects, P.A.
Architecture  Interiors  Planning  Preservation