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.
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
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
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.
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.
In Progress – 421 Wayland Ave., Providence, RI
153 Ontario St., Providence, RI – Custom Wood Panel Restoration
Utilizing staging from Casa Buena Builders, Inc., Wayne Trissler of the Providence Revolving Fund painstakingly restored the large wood panel carving above the front entry way to 153 Ontario St. in Providence, RI. After the restoration, our painters finished the final touches.
Casa Buena Builders, Inc. 