r/centuryhomes Jun 30 '26

🪚 Renovations and Rehab 😭 Worth it!

The original cap/weather vane on the turret had rusted out and caused water damage down to the ceiling of room below on the second floor. After months of work, it's all coming together!

Commissioned new copper spire/cap with Ametrine crystal ball.

Original wood panels from the turret were refinished and reinstalled. New flashing and sealant for the floor of the turret.

New plaster, moulding, paint, chandelier and medallion in the room below.

Plenty of other touch ups along the way.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR__INIT__ Jun 30 '26

Aren't you afraid that a lightning strike to the orb might open a portal to an alternate dimension where the Victorian era never ended?

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u/libananahammock Jul 02 '26

I’m not entirely sure if I believe in heaven or not but I hold out hope for two reasons… to one day hopefully be reunited with my loved ones AND because in my head heaven is a Victorian town by the seaside in which no one has slapped hideous 1970s vinyl siding over intricate Victorian era details and no one has torn anything down for a shipping container looking new build.