In this post we shall do a quick walk through of an arched dormer renovation process as well as include a small comparison of various roofing options for this particular project. Here is the initial condition of the dormer. Wood is rotting, and birds have made their nest. For this particular window a new arched crown moulding wasContinue reading Arched dormer, copper roof and some roofing comparisons
Custom Rails and Balusters
For this project we took down the existing balusters, posts, and columns, turned and/or built new ones, reinstalled and painted. Process: Installed (not painted) Finished in detail: Finished, overview:
Kitchen Renovation ~ Copper sink
This kitchen renovation featured an installation of a copper sink, stone work behind the stove and general interior carpentry renovations: built in cabinets and woodwork around the window. The cabinets were purchased used at an antique/salvage store and were made to fit by cutting and rebuilding.
Kitchen update
Drawer modernization.
Kitchen: modernizing while keeping the old
This kitchen had custom made cabinets which needed modernizing but were hand made pieces worth keeping. We reused some of the wood, updated the hardware and made new pieces to match the older looking ones. A combination of ingenuity and talent and hard work. An up to date kitchen with is own unique look. Continue reading Kitchen: modernizing while keeping the old
Herringbone floor
Using maple and Brazilian cherry (jatoba) this herringbone pattern floor, surrounded by a border gives a unique look to this kitchen floor. This picture shows the quality of the finish carpentry, it does not show the 2 days of preparation that went into getting the location of the corners and the border. Great job Andrew,Continue reading Herringbone floor
Structural changes
We are renovating a kitchen which involved the removal of a structural wall. Pictured below is a new structural beam surrounded by new drain lines and new electrical work. Not a beautiful thing to look at necessarily, but pretty involved engineering and craftsmanship. Thank you to the designer, architect, engineer for the support and direction,Continue reading Structural changes
Roofing Geometry for Unusual Roof Penatrations
Victorian houses are beautiful no doubt, but they often present complicated rooflines that require above average designs for flashing. This problem is one such example. We were recently commissioned to rebuild this chimney and flash in properly with permanent roofing techniques. This means no solder, no sealant, and NO cutting corners. The difficulty in thisContinue reading Roofing Geometry for Unusual Roof Penatrations
Stair case renovated
This staircase was re-made from carpet covered rough framing to hardwood. In the process the original frame had to be adjusted to equalize the rise of each stair. The finished wood is Brazilian cherry. Additionally the handrails were made from solid Brazilian cherry, shaped in our shop, and new newel posts and balusters were installed.Continue reading Stair case renovated
Bathrooms
This is the winter for renovating bathrooms. We have several under way. Bathrooms have a way of becoming complicated projects, perhaps because they are one of the most regularly used rooms in a home. They are complex from the designing stage through the completion. Most trades involved in residential construction are involved in the process.Continue reading Bathrooms
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