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.
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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.
Authentic Designs
Manufacturer of Early American & Colonial lighting fixtures: brass, copper, terne metal & Vermont maple; interior & exterior mountings; CUL/UL-listed for wet & damp locations; lanterns, sconces, table lamps, chandeliers & pendants; custom work available.
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.