Hi Gang, Is there a paint specialist on this list? I seem to recall such. If so I need paint help. I'll try to make this short, in a round about sort of way. Putney Historical Society has been given an old church building, which has A LOT of problems, of course. There are groups of musicians who are using the former sanctuary for performances. One of the MANY problems there is the paint on the tin ceiling is peeling off in large pieces. We know the roof needs attention, etc. but also are wondering if there might be other causes of peeling paint. What sort of profession would we call on to give a full assessment of the problem? There are structural engineers, electrical engineers, etc. ad nauseum, so, are there paint engineers and if so how would I find one at least semi-locally? Thanks for any help you can suggest, Ruth -- Ruth Barton [log in to unmask] Dummerston, VT -- **Please remember to trim posts, as requested in the Terms of Service** To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>