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 site by Stefan Hepner
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| Preservation of building exteriors' woodwork may require use of old lumber, or lumber specially selected for durability, including white oak, cedar, locust, or sassafras. Plywood of all types is usually shunned. Replicating original joinery and construction techniques including mortise-and-tenon, generally insures strength and longevity, and is especially important for older buildings. |
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The hand-hewn mortise & tenon frame of this 18th century barn was partially replaced in the 20th century by dimension lumber, to terrible effect. Structural deficiencies necessitated replacing the 20th century framing. Our company used similar salvaged antique posts,joists & beams, supplemented with new hand-hewn white oak, authentically joined. |
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