2019

EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATION
12 & 14 Sackville Place

Owners: Monica Kuhn and David Shephard
Contractor: G. Pederson & Associates, Mike Tafts
Mason: Johnson Playfair Brick and Stone Masonry, Matthew Johnson & Brendan Playfair
Roofer: Watt Roofing Co., Claude Holmes

History: Brick faced frame structure built 1888. #14 Sackville Place has been in the family since 1924 for five generations & #12 was bought in 2005.

Reason for the Award: Restoration took place in three phases: 1986-2005 (#14): chemical paint removal, new front brick foundation wall, painting of woodwork, roof garden; 2005-2017 (#s 12 & 14): chemical paint removal for #12, doors & windows replaced with heritage grade painted wood versions including working hopper transoms over the doors, gut and sustainable renovation for #12; 2017-2018 (#s 12 & 14): front foundation wall at #12 rebuilt in concrete block with heritage brick above ground, basement window and arched brick lintel (coal chute) matched to original (#14). Several sections of damaged brickwork replaced including 8 courses under the eaves, rotten door and window sills replaced with stone. The mansard roof restored with City of Toronto Heritage Grant, replacing asphalt shingles with cedar shakes in the original pattern, dormer roofs completely rebuilt, and trim work replicated, triangular wood panels over windows replicated by owner with floral pattern reproduced, eaves brackets replicated and replaced, woodwork painted, cedar shakes stained, copper flashing, eaves troughs and downspouts installed.