by Gepetto Millworks | Jun 21, 2017 | Wooden Windows
Decorative Windows manufactured in Northern VA by dedicated local craftsmen able to repair and or replace all sizes and finishes to achieve the historic look. Whether you’re applying for historic tax credits or finishing your new construction with an older...
by Gepetto Millworks | Mar 4, 2017 | Architectural Millwork, Historic Restoration
The post discusses a seemingly historic house which is surprisingly only 2 years old, capturing the style of the 1750s Wythe House, designed by Richard Taliaferro. It highlights the trend of creating new houses inspired by historic architecture and mentions Authentic Historical Designs, LLC and Gepetto Millworks, which supply materials for such constructions. The house in question even served as George Washington’s headquarters during the Siege of Yorktown. The post includes links and mentions custom wood floor planking and historic renovation products.
by Gepetto Millworks | Feb 9, 2017 | Historic Restoration, Richmond VA Woodworkers
The New England School of Architectural Woodworking has the best definition we could find for architectural woodwork as: “…all the wood exposed to view when the building is completed. This includes residential and commercial cabinetry (kitchens, baths, storage,...
by Gepetto Millworks | Feb 7, 2017 | Richmond VA Woodworkers, Virginia, Wooden Windows
The history of America beats from the heart of VA, particularly during the pre-Colonial period. Jamestown Virginia was founded in 1607 and was credited as the first permanent English settlement in North America while Henricus was even earlier, but was moved due to...
by Gepetto Millworks | Oct 22, 2016 | Wooden Windows
Virginia Wooden Window Maker Leaky and inefficient windows, skylights, and glazed doors account for more than 25 percent of the average household’s energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. You can cut energy costs by as much as 15 percent by...