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We have worked on many national register houses.

A typical job might require dismantling a center chimney that is decrepit from years of neglect and settling.

Often fireplaces have been removed or bricked up to create furnace flues etc. We rebuild the stonework in the basement, creating a proper boiler flue and cleanout. Where walls must be removed to get at the chimney we will replaster over the original wood lathe using lime plaster.

We rebuild or recreate period fireplaces, install terracotta flue liners and dampers , reflash at the roof and finish with a period chimney that meets modern codes that looks original, and is safe for many more generations .

Restoration of a 1920's brick garden. Connecticut. 1990


Late 18th century restored keeping room fireplace. "Before" restoration.


Late 18th century restored keeping room fireplace. "During" restoration.


Late 18th century restored keeping room fireplace. "After" restoration.


Stage stop tavern room. "Before" picture. 2001.


Stage stop tavern room. "After" picture. 2001


18th century stagecoach stop. Albany to Westfield road. "Before" picture. 2001


18th century stagecoach stop. Albany to Westfield road. "After" picture. 2001


Parlor fireplace 1760. Massachusetts. Before restoration.


Parlor fireplace 1760. Massachusetts. After restoration.


Parlor fireplace 1760. Massachusetts. Before restoration.


Parlor fireplace 1760. Massachusetts. After restoration.


Parlor fireplace 1760. Massachusetts. Before restoration.


Parlor fireplace 1760. Massachusetts. After restoration.


"Before"


"After"