Innovative Construction

We love to take the opportunity to reuse materials. It’s greener, it’s a huge money-saver (no need to buy new boards or other materials wherever these are going, and no fees to put them in a dumpster and dispose of them), and it instills a sense of history into a home. Would you ever have thought these planks from the roof:

Could be transformed into such a gorgeous counter?:

Another advantage of using repurposed boards is that they often come in wider dimensions than what you can find on the market today. Forestry practices have changed – for example, you just don’t find nice wide pine boards anymore. When you do your renovation, you may be sitting on a gold mine of these great boards. Check the attic floors and roof boards. Your contractor may be able to incorporate them into the design of your home.

Tags: carpentry, counters, green design, harvesting boards, preservation, repurposing, sustainable design, wood counters
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I was looking through my portfolio photos the other day and decided to show off some of the custom built staircases we are proud of. I hope they can inspire you when you are making decisions about your own staircase projects:

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Tags: craftsman, custom staircase, hardwood floors, Staircase, trim
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