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This is the fourth in a series of articles describing how KYI Capital Campaign contributions are being used to restore Muktidham.

The second-floor balcony facing South is where Bapuji would stand and silently great his disciples below. This sight would always bring a smile to his face. Over time the joists and timber succumbed to dry-rot.

Here are some pictures of the balcony damage.

Dry-rot of balcony beams
Dry-rot of support beams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The entire deck needed to be replaced to ensure safety going forward.

New balcony without deck
New balcony with deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every attempt was made to preserve the original appearance of the building.

This is the third in a series of articles describing how KYI Capital Campaign contributions are being used to restore Muktidham.

With the windows and doors in place, the time to repair the East wall and restore the drywall was at hand. This required the removal of an entire section of the wall, new studs, and new exterior sheathing.

East wall replacement
East wall replacement

Lastly, a new window for the wall.

Interior East wall with new window
Interior East wall with new window

Now that wall is looking good from the inside and the outside.

East wall following repairs
East wall following repairs

The upstairs drywall is back in place.

Meditation room with new drywall
Meditation room with new drywall

Next up: interior painting and replacement of the moldy carpeting.