Product Reports

We visit with manufacturers who make traditional and classical porch components.

Zepsa Industries wins the Julia Morgan Award for craftsmanship for a new home in Northern California.

Incorporating original antique flooring into a house project.

Regardless of its traditional style, the front door, the signature of the home’s architecture, is designed to make a grand entrance.

Today there are more choices than ever before for historically accurate moldings.

A valued material, stone has stood the test of time.

See what type of cabinets are popular in traditional kitchens.

Our editors highlight multiple articles on windows, from wood windows to restoring bronze and steel windows, even stock options. Read on to learn more.

What to look for when shopping for natural stone.

We speak with Old World Stone, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Stone Details about dressing townhouses with dimensional stone.

While window hardware typically represents a small portion of most architectural hardware suppliers' product lines, many companies offer window hardware in numerous classic styles as well as hard-to-find traditional replications and distinctive custom designs.

A look at the array of designs and materials for classically designed heat registers and grilles.

Check out these four in-depth reports on hardware for period-inspired and historic restoration and building, including reproduction and antique hardware, period-appropriate hinges, Early-American hardware and more.

One of the most timeless of roofing materials – terra cotta tile – is as sustainable as it is traditional.

Steel windows set a new pace for fenestration in the early 20th century, propelling a quantum leap in glass and the essence of major architectural styles that are still sought after today.

Learn how the iconic “Bird Cage" staircase at the Milwaukee War Memorial has been fully restored using Pilkington Spacia™ Vacuum Insulated Glazing.

We know you have questions on how hardware can bring out the unique character of your historic home. We've asked industry expert and Director of Product Development at Nostalgic Warehouse, Bill Metzger to help with the answers.

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is the difference between mortise and tubular latches/locks?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What measurements do you need to know before purchasing a new set of door hardware?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What function do you need for your door hardware?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is handing and why is it important?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What finish should I choose for my door hardware?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - When purchasing new door hardware, how do you determine the quality of the door hardware set?

Metal fencing requires a considerable investment of material and skill to erect, particularly if the fencing is designed to be sympathetic with traditional architecture. Here's a look at the various materials and designs available for traditional metal fencing.