Post #590283 by Tangaroa-Ru on Mon, May 23, 2011 8:32 AM

Speaking as an architect/contractor's daughter... Whether or not this can be saved will depend on the extent of the termite/wood rot damage to this structure. If it has extensive damage, the Palm Springs building inspectors might not allow it to be saved. If it's just the lower support beams that are damaged (and being closest to the ground - moisture/termites- they might be), it might be possible to cut those parts off, and create new cement supports underneath. I think the ceiling tiles are too heavy for this structure, California outlawed wood shake roof shingles years ago and everyone who had to re-roof had to use asphalt or other roofing materials to replace. However, something lighter and up-to-code is probably available. Last hopeful possibility: IF the structure has to be demolished (due to damage, etc.), a new replica of this could be built, IF the A-frame design passes current building code standards. And that's where the Palm Springs Preservation Society and Palm Springs Modern could step in and help make this possible. http://www.pspreservationfoundation.org/
http://psmodcom.org/

[ Edited by: Tangaroa-Ru 2011-05-23 08:32 ]