searching for historic building materials

Hi Folks

I'm working on the restoration of an historic frame that was cut by Humphreys Ltd of London UK in 1907. The original spec (we're very fortunate to actually have a copy) called for a felt lining called 'Stoniflex Felt' and I'm trying to track this product down. I recovered some samples from site: a dark brown, fibrous felt about 1/2 inch thick.

I'm wondering if any of you fine people have come across a database / search tool / other resource that is useful for tracking down historic building materials like this?

Gord

Tried a google search using different spellings
and came up with this. Stoneflex
They are in the UK and sell a building cladding product. Perhaps this is something produced by them at one time if not now.

J.E.B.

Cheers John

Wrong stuff. (I think Stoniflex is a roofing felt made from pulled Indian jute) I just wondered if anyone had come across a whizzo database online?

Check with your local historic resource agency (provincial ?) They usually have lots of stuff available ....just no way to organize it and present it in a usable to the general public format.

Howdy,

I had a prof at UVic, not too far from you, about ten years ago who is a heck of a nice guy and would likely be helpful. I did a quick search and here's his work contact:

Alastair Kerr, Heritage Legislation and Standards Officer
250 356-1194 Alastair.Kerr@gems2.gov.bc.ca

I doubt he'd remember me, but you pay taxes and he's a nice guy, so I'm sure he'd be happy to tell you if such a computer contraption exists.
Best of luck,

Zach

Hi Bob

I'm not sure what a 'local historic resource agency (provincial ?)' looks like but it sure sounds great! Can you give me a little more info about where I might start looking? Thanks for your ideas.

Gord

Thanks for the suggestion Zach...I'll contact Alastair.

G

a little internet searching found the following;
Here is one association in the states http://www.acra-crm.org/ There is likely to be one in BC.
Also this link is to laws pertaining to preservation , thus would lead me to belive there has to be a agency that enforces, provides assistance, etc.
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/H/96187_01.htm

And one final but most promising link,
http://www.mcaws.gov.bc.ca/heritage_branch/index.htm
Best of luck
Bob

Cheers Bob...interesting site.

Thanks again.