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HOUSES TO SHIFT <br />REPOINTING <br />REPAIRED <br />THE HISTORIC APPEARANCE <br />cause a house to shift. The shifting <br />usually adds, to the damage that has <br />already occurred from the house <br />settling unevenly and causes, <br />additional damage to the roof and <br />walls. <br />The foundation posts may be <br />replaced with new posts of cedar or <br />chemically treated wood designed for <br />in-grouind contact. Concrete piers <br />may be installed, since they have a <br />longer life than wood posts. Floors <br />can be leveled and additional <br />supports may be installed at this time <br />if needed. Select a reputable <br />foundation contractor before leveling <br />a home. <br />Both stone and brick foundations may <br />have deteriorated or are missing <br />mortar, which requires repointing or <br />replacing mortar. It is imperative to <br />use mortar which is softer than the <br />masonry to avoid accelerating the <br />deterioration of the stone or brick. <br />The replacement mortar needs to <br />match the original in composition and, <br />if exposed to, view, must match the <br />color and joint type as well. <br />Portland cement or masons mortar is <br />harder than most historic masonry <br />materials and must not be used. <br />The skirting may deteriorate over time <br />and needs to be repaired or replaced <br />if missing or badly deteriorated. The <br />skirting must match the original in <br />design, and detail. <br />Skirting of solid materials such as <br />brick or stucco are discouraged <br />because it changes the historic <br />appearance of the house and does <br />not provide the essential ventilation <br />City of Paris, Texas Design Guidelines 103 <br />