Hi Jack,
I will not be able to epoxy them this fall. I am pregnant and have been
having irregular contractions since 29 weeks gestation. I am to be "lounging
around". So they will have to lay where they are until I can get back out
there sometime this spring. So do I leave them be, uncovered, or do I have
Greg cover them back up with some soil?
Thanks,
Angela
----- Original Message -----
From: <Jb502000(a)aol.com>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] headstones
In a message dated 10/30/01 8:58:06 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
tielking(a)knightstown.net writes:
> Hello all,
>
> There has been a cemetery restoration project that began this spring and
is
> not completed. For all the headstones that have been uncovered
for
repair
> and resetting, should they be recovered to protect them against
the
winter
> elements?
>
> Thanks,
> Angela Tielking
>
>
> Angela,
> If you are planing to Epoxy them, they will have to be dry. And the Temp
> will have to be at or above about 40 degrees. I use a Propane Weed
Burner
> from a distance to raise the stone temperature to about 75
degrees. If
they
> are broken on a steep slant, they will not bond quickly. They
may have
to
> be Clamped for 2 or 3 days until they have a chance to set. You
may
apply
> very moderate heat to dry the ends and warm them so they can be
epoxied
and
> will set. If they are Tablets that are out of the Base, they
could be
> photographed, their location very plainly marked and removed maybe 2 at
a
> time to a dry warm area.
Be sure you have permission (Written) from the Responsible
Trustee. Also > the names and a copy of the photo for him to
> keep in his files until you are finished. After they are repaired,
return
> and set them back in the base. Then try a couple more. If they
have been
> buried, and are now exposed the weather will only wash the dirt off. But
be
> sure you dry them later before you try repairs. This is only my
opinion.
> For every person on the List who would agree with me, probably 3 or more
> would disagree. Good Luck;
Jack E. Briles Sr.
Floyd County PCRP Coordinator
PO Box 444
New Albany, In. 47151-0444
(812) 282-6585
Fax (812) 282-6585
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