Cupolas: The Jewel in the Crown
Period-style cupolas are an excellent choice for homeowners seeking accessories that return their houses to yesteryear.
Exterior
Our experts look at the materials and techniques for a variety of exterior design and building elements, including roofing, gutters, outbuildings, siding, porches, columns, and more.
The Short Course on Shutter Hardware
Learn more about classic working shutter hardware, both historic and updated, and the window construction issues they’re designed to address.
Not Your Grandma's Greenhouse: Today's Conservatories
No longer just for growing plants, today's conservatories rank among the most innovative and adaptable building types ever created.
Style and Function: Traditional Gutters
From the basics to highly creative designs, traditional gutters are unsung problem-solvers.
Pacific Register Company
Manufacturer of registers: metal, wood & stone; many historic styles; accessories.
Period-Appropriate Porch Supports
From columns and posts to pedestals and piers, supports are the essence of the period-appropriate porch. Besides bearing the roof, supports establish the limits and architecture of these half-indoor, half-outdoor spaces, not only with their designs, but also often with their materials, both traditional and modern.