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   Boss_Hog | Jan 29, 2002 01:14pm | #1

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   I'm not sure there's any way to do what you ask. Keeping it outside but under glass seems like a sure way to get deterioration. The only thing that I could imagine that might help was if the roof cantilevered way past the structure to keep the sun off the glass (and carriage) as much as possible. But I doubt even that would help.

   Can't it be kept indoors ?

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   Ken_Layfield | Jan 29, 2002 08:03pm | #2

   *Bob, I used to work at an agricultural museum in Ontario. A roofed structure will work. For display purposes, make sure you elevate the carriage ( no direct contact with the ground) put poly plastic under 12" clear gravel for drainage to prevent moisture from migrating into the display. Vent the top and bottom of the display, since you will not be heating the display. As for the glass use 3M UV inhibitor film on the inside of the glass, it will reduce the fading of the paint.

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   Bob_Woodard | Jan 29, 2002 08:03pm | #3

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   Recently, the Castleton, VT. Historical Society, asked me to assist in the planning of a large,10ft x 16ft display case. This case will provide shelter, as well as public viewing access, for a restored antique carriage. The funding for this project is a one-time grant with no provision for monthly expenses i.e. heat or electricity. I am not a builder but I was involved in the restoration of the carriage and therefore have concerns for proper storage. My main concern is excess moisture and sunlight inside the display causing deterioration to the carriage. I believe proper positioning of the display can eliminate much of the sunlight but not the moisture. My question is, has anyone been faced with a similar project, and if so have you any suggestions on how to properly vent the building?
   Thanks in advance for your replies.
   Bob