Colonial Dormer

Authentic colonial dormer constructed with all “non-rot’ PVC products.

Solid Handle

• Solid sand cast bronze handle sets
• Spanish Cedar front door
• Water glass for light with privacy

Timber Bracket

Western Cedar timber bracket with Walnut pegs.

Cedar is naturally insect and rot resistant. In some cases the pegs actually tie the timber joints together and the walnut is used for an accent color.

A keystone tops it all off

Decorate your entrance with Old World European charm.  This is a beautiful example of cast stone used to surround a front entryway.  Keystones, such as this one, were used to complete ancient Roman arches.  We included this in a house built in Croasdaile Farms in Durham, NC.

How many details do you see?

Details, details, details.  This small area shows how I approach building.  Some of details shown here are:  (1) hand-hewned cedar beams, (2) western cedar porch ceiling, (3) hand-made overhang brackets, (4) clad windows, (5) dry-stacked stonework, (6) stone soldier course over door and windows, and (7) copper gutters.  This home was built in the natural setting near Umstead Park in Raleigh, NC.

Travel back in time

The antique heart pine used for this room was reclaimed from the renovation of The American Tobacco Warehouse in downtown Durham, NC. The 200 year old wood was used to create true raised panels, cabinets and 8' tall pocket doors. When you enter, you are stepping back in time!

A glow from a time gone by

A decorative gas lantern is an inviting and charming addition to the front door of this home, providing a warm glow as you enter the home.  The homeowners can enjoy the convenience of an on/off switch or a photocell which turns the flame on at dusk and off at dawn.

3 Layers of wrought iron per step

This staircase has wrought iron balusters and solid oak "over the post" hand rail system. The actual treads are oak also.

Porch Detailing

This front porch is supported by a Greek Erectheum column. The widow's walk railing above is made from all "no rot" material.