Character defining features of an historic home are often displayed on the exterior facade. The exterior is your homes first impression and contributes to the character and value of its community. By investing in the preservation of your historic home you are contributing to a tradition of valuing beauty and craftsmanship that can be enjoyed by all. Windows, doors and features like corbels, brackets, drip edge and fascia are often removed, damaged or compromised. We can recreate all of these building components to replicate their original design and character. We can also help you reimagine what might have been lost. We do this work in the spirit of craftsmanship that originally built these homes, using the tried and true methods of construction that have stood the test of time. 

Timber framing is a historical method of construction. It is the original wood framed house and was made by joining large pieces of timber with solid mechanical connections, ie. intricate joinery, much like traditional furniture, built with interlocking framing members. A good example of its durability is the prevalence of 150 some-odd year old barns that dot the rural landscape of this country, still standing square and plumb almost entirely unmaintained. This style of building has seen a revival in the last 30 years and has become a popular aesthetic in its own right. Traitionally the interior of the timber frame would have been hidden by interior plaster. But these days it is often left exposed for the occupants to appreciate the natural beauty of its materials and the quality of its construction. Consider honoring this tradition in small additions such as gazebos, sheds, studios, and guest suites.

Archwood millwork is proud to now offer restoration of stained or leaded glass windows. We offer various degrees of repair depending on the severity of the damage. From a full rebuild with new lead came, to minor in-situ repairs to lead or glass, we can revive your homes unique windows. Stained leaded glass panels can be retrofitted to new windows with insulated glass. Often times antique stained glass is irreplaceable, so we will find as close a match as possible from our suppliers. Loose and rattling panels can be recemented for weather protection and structural integrity. Often stained glass windows that are not properly supported will flex and buldge over time, we can dismantle those windows and restructure them with the proper support.