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Volunteer and contractor teams restore Peabody Gazebo with composite materials
Summary
Louis DeGeorge of DeGeorge Partners said volunteers and his team rebuilt the Peabody Gazebo at Glen Magna over about six weeks using a rice- and PVC-based composite designed to be rot-resistant, waterproof and insect-resistant.
Louis DeGeorge, representing DeGeorge Partners, described work his team and volunteers donated to restore the Peabody Gazebo at Glen Magna, saying the project took about six weeks and used a composite material intended to resist rot and insects.
DeGeorge said the gazebo was originally designed and built in 1890 and was rebuilt in 1989; over subsequent decades it began to deteriorate. "We donated our time as many people here that volunteer do," DeGeorge said, describing the reconstruction and his encouragement that community members get involved with the Danvers Historical Society.
He described the material used as a composite made of rice and PVC, chosen for durability and low maintenance: "It is bendable, waterproof, resistant from bugs and insects, and it's the perfect application for a property like this." DeGeorge said he hoped restored structures such as the gazebo would continue to be used for weddings and photography.
Bennett and DeGeorge emphasized that donated labor and volunteer involvement were central to the project; the restoration aimed to conserve historic character while using long-lasting modern materials where appropriate.
