Several weeks ago, a window came to us looking like this… The window had, unfortunately, been used as an entry point for a break-in. After contacting our local lumber yard, it was concluded that an exact match for a replacement window could not be procured. One of our carpenters then set to work putting theContinue reading Broken Window
Cupola and Weathervane
Greetings blog readers! It’s been a few months since we updated you all with any of our recently completed projects. So without further ado. Here we worked on cupola with a non original cedar shingle roof in need of replacement and weathervane post/rod in need of restoration/paint. Before: A recycled slate roof was chosen over asphalt.Continue reading Cupola and Weathervane
A little bit more
Often, or at least once a year or so, we do a project as part of a community redevelopment program. These are generally whole house renovations and usually sold to low-income families. About a month ago we finished a project in conjunction with Union Studio Architects and ONE Neighborhood Builders (formerly Olneyville Housing). The house at first wasContinue reading A little bit more
Copper on the Dormer
To give you a little visual of the state of said dormer BEFORE this project was completed, take a look here: Two individual roof pans were formed to fit the shape of the roof. This process incorporates series of folding and seaming to achieve a water tight roof without the need for sealants or solder.Continue reading Copper on the Dormer
Bookshelf Project: an addendum
Popping on real quick this evening to show you a few updated photos from The Bookshelf Project that was completed a few months back. {Note: Bookshelves are shown in the same order as presented in the original post} Front Sitting Room Back Sitting Room Shelves in Double Parlor
The Bookshelf Project
Recently we were contracted to build a few bookshelves. Massive bookshelves, approximately 10 feet tall. These were designed and built into the wall by one of our skilled carpenters. To start: Bookshelf in Front Sitting Room: In the Back Sitting Room there were two sets of bookshelves. One had a built in TV nook. BookshelvesContinue reading The Bookshelf Project
Carpentry, Artist at Work: Bracket
Recently one of our carpenters spent about twenty hours working on rebuilding a decorative bracket for one of our customers. It was in rather rough shape when he started… Finished bracket in shop. Of note, the decorative scroll portions were made using refurbished wood. Finished bracket on house
Home on the Bay {part 2} ~ Fall 2015
In our previous post, we highlighted the exterior work done on this house, as well as the work done on the windows and floors. Here we’ll chat about work that was done in the kitchen/dining room as well as a few custom closets and other custom details. New kitchen in an expanded space. We addedContinue reading Home on the Bay {part 2} ~ Fall 2015
Home on the Bay ~ Fall 2015
In the interest of length, this Home on the Bay will be showcased in three separate posts. Today’s post will feature exterior work and the interior work done on the floors and windows. Front of house Work done includes Moving doors: front entry was moved to the location shown in the photo above {previously itContinue reading Home on the Bay ~ Fall 2015
Cedar Roof on Bay Window
We recently completed a small roofing job using cedar shingles. Before The job was on a bay window. The shingles were crafted using a band saw and jig (for the rounds). Detail Finished
Casa Buena Builders, Inc. 