WHEN BUILDING WITH STONE VENEER, DON'T BOTHER WITH THE DETAILS
It's Easier to Just Make the Project Team Make Them Work
First appeared in the "Building Arts Notebook" of the July/August 2003 Traditional Building Magazine.

THE TWILIGHT OF DURABLE ORNAMENTAL IRON?
True Historic Wrought Iron is Not What You Think. Published in the "Building Arts Notebook" in the May/June 2003 Traditional Building Magazine.

HIDING AMERICA'S GROWING GARAGE
(This link takes you offsite!) Designs for Custom Garage Doors. A Camouflaged Entrance to the Neo-Mega-Mudroom. Published in the "Building Arts Notebook" in the Spring 2003 Period Homes Magazine.

THE CALAMINE CURE FOR TROUBLED WINDOWS
Evolving Roles for ("Kalamein") Windows Clad in Sheet Metal. Published in the "Building Arts Notebook" in the March/April 2003 Traditional Building Magazine.

BUILDING AN OLD HOUSE AT A NEW SITE
(This link takes you offsite!) Dismantled historic buildings for relocation. Dismantled Materials Reek of Period Atmosphere. Find an Artisan Who Can Stand the Smell. Published in the "Building Arts Notebook" in the winter 2002 Period Homes Magazine.

THE BUILDER'S REPUTATION IS SAFE INSIDE VERMONT'S MARBLE MOUNTAIN
New Underground Fabrication Works Assures Continued Production of an Indispensable American Building Stone. Published in the "Building Arts Notebook" in the Jan/Feb 2003 Traditional Building Magazine.

SPIRAL STAIR LAYOUT WITHOUT REGRETS
Just Beam Me Up: Vertical Access in Limited Space. Requiring only about half the floor area required for conventional staircases, spiral stairs sometimes furnish the only legal means of access to upper levels, roofs and lofts in areas where space is limited. Additionally, these prefabricated, freestanding assemblies add a dynamic design element, save labor and relieve project schedules. From the Autumn 2002 "Building Arts Notebook" section of Period Homes Magazine. With Steptoe & Wife.

EXPERIENCE KEEPS STONE PROJECTS ROLLING
From Design Through Installation, Consultation with the Stone Fabricator can Prevent Delays. Projects can incur delays and cost overruns due to a chronic shortage of designers and installers with long experience in this traditional material. Article published in upcoming "Building Arts Notebook" in Traditional Building Magazine. With Dixie Cut Stone and Marble.

SET IN STONE: FAILURE OR FOREVER?
Historic Buildings Show the Way to Build Durable Stone Facades for New Construction. Due to the cost of veneer stone and its reputation for durability, expectations for its performance are high. Failures in new construction in stone are embarrassing for the project team and baffling to the customer. Article published in upcoming "Building Arts Notebook" in Traditional Building Magazine. With Gothic Stone Restoration.

A NEW SOURCE FOR DATING AND IDENTIFYING PERIOD WOOD MOLDINGS
In March of 2002, Hull Historical Millwork published the "Historical Moldings Catalog", a catalog which not only makes available 650 of the most popular moldings in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Period Revival styles, but which is in itself a research tool for the field, enabling designers, builders and preservationists to identify moldings and properly place them in their historical and stylistic context. As published in Summer 2002 Period Homes Magazine.

READING HISTORIC ROOF FLASHING DETAILS
Historic roof flashing details can sometimes appear naïve and ineffective by modern standards. The original artisans were, like us, only mortal but, unlike us, they lacked the gift of hindsight. With this hindsight, we can read the record of their work and use what we learn to more effectively protect today's historic fabric. Featuring C. G. Bostwick of Hartford, CT. Published May/June 2002 Period Homes Magazine.

LIME MORTAR, LIME PUTTY, MASON FURNISHES TECHNICAL NOTES
Notes from interview with Andy DeGruchy.

OLD GROWTH LUMBER SCARCITY DRIVES CHOICES FOR CUSTOM WOOD TURNINGS A new look at materials and procedures can help to keep turned ornament cost effective, featuring New England Woodturners.
To be published in an upcoming issue of Period Homes Magazine.

SLATE FOR A CENTURY A look at slate roofing and how to keep it in top shape, by Joe Jenkins of Jenkins Slate Roofing Services.
As seen in Traditional Building Magazine.

LIGHTING IS THE WORD IN LIGHTING RESTORATION Lighting technologies create new issues for the historic project, featuring Aurora Lampworks.
To be seen in an upcoming issue of Traditional Building Magazine.

A MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST AND RESEARCH ARCHIVE FOR TOWER BELLS
About maintaining, upgrading and researching historic tower bells, featuring the bellhangers of Church Specialties, Inc.
As seen in Traditional Building Magazine.

HYDRATED LIME, QUICKLIME, LIME PUTTY Do you know the difference? Are you sure it really matters? By Mike Edison of Edison Coatings.
Republished from the Autumn issue of Edison Coatings Update.

BRINGING LIFE TO ARCHITECTURE THROUGH THE CLASSICAL ART OF HAND CARVED WOOD ORNAMENT. To American eyes the classical architectural tradition has its roots in an ancient Europe that is somehow apart from the natural world. The work and teaching of master wood carver Dimitrios Klitsas reconnects us to the natural origin of the classical orders.
As seen in Winter 2001 Period Homes Magazine.

(This link leads off-site!) A LAST LOOK AT HISTORIC WOOD WINDOWS. But not the last word. With contributions from Marlowe Restorations, Caroline Sly, Weston Millwork.
As seen in November/December 2001 Traditional Building Magazine.

ANTICIPATE THE RISK FACTOR WHEN PURCHASING HISTORIC ROOF SLATE AND TILE. With contributions from The Roof Tile and Slate Company.
As seen in Autumn 2001 Period Homes Magazine.

BADLY DESIGNED SPECIALTY HAND TOOLS ARE TRYING TO KILL YOU AND RUIN YOUR REPUTATION: An interview with John C. Stortz, President of John Stortz and Son, Inc., of Philadelphia, PA. Toolmaker since 1853.
As seen in September/October 2001 Traditional Building Magazine.

Old School: Jack Hassler Co., Inc., Steeplejacks Founded 1900, Union shop. [4/24/01]

INTERVIEW WITH JOHN SPEWEIK OF U. S. HERITAGE. Skills Training and Standards in Masonry Restoration. [4/5/01]

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