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“Gauging” the Age of Historic Wood Flooring
Before milling machines became common in the 19th Century, hand tools were used to make wood look smooth and flat. Gauged Flooring ...
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A Mystery Afoot: Flaming Flooring at Historic Hawley-Hutzler
Why do these floorboards on two sides of a zig zag line look so different? One side of the line has all ...
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Pointing & Repointing in Historic Restoration
No matter what the age, size or style of a building, masonry work can be essential to proper restoration. These two terms, ...
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Nearly 150 year old Church Restored, Sustainable and Ready to Serve
Nothing is more sustainable than reusing a historic building. This project harnessed community energy and embodied black history to enhance an equitable ...
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RE-thinking Restoration, Renovation & Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings
The terms we use for describing the work we do on historic buildings can be a bit complex and confusing to say ...
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Slate Roof Restoration: Preserving Critical Protection and Historical Accuracy
The first call to Encore is often about fixing a roof leak or pieces falling down. Investigation often finds the roofing materials ...