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Cary Simmons

U.S.

Available

Expertise

I can address light construction questions--how things should be assembled, why they come apart and how changes in construction practices, technology and deferred maintenance should be factored into any consideration of the proper fix. I cannot answer complex construction queries that require specific site knowledge and would elect to avoid those that smack of a litigation history.

Experience in the area

I have been in private practice in New England for more than 30 years, during which time, as a hobby, I have personally owned and restored for either personal or adaptive reuse, five pre-1775 homes, of which my wife and I still own and maintain three.

Organizations

social and recreational only

Publications

have not yet felt the need to be published

Education/Credentials

B. Arch, Cornell 1967 advanced studies, Harvard GSD, 1971-72 and 1976-77

Awards and Honors

numerous historic preservation awards in Massachusetts, although historic preservation is not our core practice

Past/Present Clients

they are several, loyal and of long-standing, and would prefer to remain private

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Ron	11/12/09	8	5	9	10	It would have helped to have a .....
mark	10/20/09	10	10	10	10	Answered all the questions I needed to .....
Steven	10/05/09	10	10	10	10	It's strange to actually obtain intelligent answers .....

Recent Answers from Cary Simmons

2009-10-28 Angle cuts:

Lorna: Please take a deep breath. Your response has made your goal less clear. Your original question indicated that you are working with 3-dimensional stock to create something that must be defined

2009-10-27 Angle cuts:

Lorna: Actually calculating the angles is as easy as dividing 360 degress by the number of polygon sides. What's I generally find difficult is to then transfer the angle to a table saw or miter saw-we

2009-10-21 load bearing wall:

Michael: Even if this wall is carrying some load, you may be able to remove it and transfer its load to the walls where it presently terminates. To speak to your initial question and to the possibility

2009-10-20 verification of load:

It is not possible to verify the existing floor loading capacity without each of the following: (1) a detailed layout of floor framing described, with dimensions and lumber species, (2) the structure supporting

2009-10-05 Low Second Floor Ceiling:

Steven: Your question is a relatively simple if you can work with the general answer below, but I strongly suggest that you broaden your question before making an offer. Structurally, simply inserting

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