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.
Painting. The final step
Painting is usually the final step in many construction projects. Painting serves two main functions. First, painting adds color and distinction to your project, personalizing your house. Second, painting is the last layer of protection your house has against the elements. On an exterior project, such as the one in the photos below, primers andContinue reading Painting. The final step
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
Chimneys and Foundations
Over the past few months, we have undertaken two moderate size masonry projects. The first, a chimney on the Southside of Providence – on a slate roof with entricate design details. Second, an old stone and brick foundation that was on the verge of collapse. The chimney was featured before in our article on complicatedContinue reading Chimneys and Foundations
Copper work
Views of a new copper roof, the roof is flat and about 6 ft by 6 ft . Shinny now but will change to dark brown, then to green over time. Life expectancy… 70 or 80 years. Nice job Andrew and Kurtis
Another one completed
This bathroom, completed recently, features a glass enclosed custom tiled shower, a free standing tub, double sink vanity, Brazilian cherry hardwood floor.
Artist at work
Matthew, my youngest son, a very talented artist, installing tile borders. Patience and attention to detail make for the best product. The second picture is him a few years ago on one of his first tile jobs.
Bathrooms. Continued
Notice the marble floor in bathroom completed recently. Marble is a soft stone, has a “softer” feel than ceramic, and has the varied colors of natural stone. However, marble also is less resistant to impact (think dropped items) and over time will have “love marks”. Some people don’t like that…
shop and lathe
new shop… Recently purchase a shop in South Providence, we are setting up a more functional wood working shop. We hope you all will visit during our open house later on this spring. Here’s a picture of our latest addition, an 11 ft bed for our lathe. Now we can make turned products up toContinue reading shop and lathe
2 story addition.
This addition, in Coventry RI, will add a new bedroom and an exercise room to the existing house. Begun late last fall we hope to complete by the middle of February.
Casa Buena Builders, Inc. 