Washington DC Historic Window Craftsmen Gepetto Millworks
Begin your renovation by familiarizing yourself with your local’s architectural style and how your home fits in. The period in which it was built does matter although Gepetto Craftsmen can match any construction style from 1600 and onward. Learn about the types of windows, doors and details that were used in the original construction – you may be surprised that the original construction methods were more sturdy, stable or energy efficient than today’s homebuilding techniques.
Northern VA Historic Window Craftsmen
Hire an experienced Architecht
A historic building consultant can save you time and energy in the early stages and give you confidence in your choices as you start out. Keep in mind that previous remodels over the years may have hidden the original details. Visit your local historical society to see if there are records available to help you learn about your home and community. You may uncover hidden gems as you restore your house to its original design or the gem may be created in your hearts and minds as you fall in love with your own home. Wooden details and accents bring organic warmth and a centering style to any interior modern or historic.
Antique Wooden Window Restoration Services Virginia
Removing your home’s original windows inevitably destroys the character of a historic house. New windows were designed for new houses. And while there are companies that make windows that look like historic ones they are still quite quite right. Lacking this major architectural element almost guarantees a lower resale price for a historic home. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking newer is better. On an old home this is rarely the case.
Historic Wooden Windows Barnwood Facing
Historic windows only require a couple construction details to perform as good or better than new windows. Firstly quality weatherstrip will produce the largest thermal gains. Secondly, they must be properly maintained with paint to prevent rot and other naturally occurring maintenance concerns. And lastly, you should consider adding historical storm windows to provide the multiplier for energy efficiency and an airtight seal. You can add a second ‘storm’ pane on the inside to preserve your home’s appearance from the street and minimize any recurrent drafts that may be seeping in around the windows. Quality restoration contractors will focus on the internal walls to provide airtight sills and winterizing especially in the temperate Virginia climate.
If you choose solid wood, historically accurate windows from Gepetto you will have windows that last centuries, retain your home’s value and meet even the toughest energy-efficiency standards in the market today.
Countryside tourists visiting the blue ridge mountains and countryside enjoy a stop off at the Old Toad Pub. The rustic ideal and design theme were desired in this project to attract the weekender tourists from the Washington DC, Baltimore, and Richmond metro areas as they spend a weekend at a nice countryside bed and breakfast or tour the local wineries near Charlottesville VA. The reclaimed barn wood facing used on the bar was taken from a barn not twelve miles from the restaurant’s location by Gepetto Craftsmen who finished out the bar design to serve both the drinking patrons, but also the speed and accessibility of the staff serving the drinks day in and day out. The L shaped bar with service corner helps separate the bar area from the seated dining area. Our commitment to solid wood as a craft shows through in every polished inch of the bartop surface! A proprietary mix of curing, polishing and chemical finishes builds a deep luster on top of the gorgeous wood grain that you won’t hesitate to serve, spill or clean on top of. Contact us to start your custom bar construction for your home or business.
Rustic Bar Construction | Custom Restaurant Fittings
Country artisans directed the making of this rustic bar from reclaimed wood found just 12 miles from the restaurant site. Service friendly fittings including ceiling mounted shelving and signage juxtapose rustic charm with design elements for speedy and efficient service by the staff. Creating an L-shaped bar encourages the conversation to flow allowing guests to face each other without interrupting the busy ‘mixologist’. The “L” shape divides the bar service area from the restaurant seating area.
Rustic Wood Bar Construction Virginia
Rustic Style Barnwood Custom Built Bar VA
The Old Toad bar in Afton Virginia is a roadside stopoff for countryside tourists in the Blue Ridge scenic areas of White Sulfer Springs, Covington, Clifton Forge, Lexington, Buena Vista, Glasgow, Buchanan, Daleville, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Merrimac, Lynchburg, Timberlake, Amherst, Staunton, Palmyra, Massanutten, Harrisonburg, Waynesborough, Appomatox, Monticello, Shenandoah, Harrisonburg and the wineries and bed and breakfast weekender wanderers that frequent the area.
Rustic Style Barnwood Custom Built Bar VA
Whether you are looking for a western mountain style rustic look or an eastern craftsman rustic look Gepetto Craftsmen are experts with solid wood joinery, post and beam construction techniques and reclaiming local barnwood to finish your rustic project with local character and reclaimed charm.
Rustic Restaurant Custom Built VA
Mountain style rustic look with weathered rough hewn lumber accents the highly polished water sealed bar top. Up to twenty coats of specialized epoxy finish are layered and polished by hand to achieve the sparkling depth for you to serve, spill and clean your bar top with confidence. Gepetto has years of experience formulating the right compound for custom made solid wood bars so that your bartop lasts for years of service without maintenance.
Reclaimed Barnwood Solid Wood Bar Custom Made
The dark weathered hardwood is set off by the warm live-edge 2.5″ thick solid wood bar top.
