Exterior Restoration
Exterior Restoration of Historic Buildings.
The proven durability of historic buildings is a function of the quality original materials and craftsmanship used in their construction. Maintaining a sound exterior envelope is critical to preserving historic architecture. Highland Restoration, Inc. takes pride in furnishing wood shingle roofs, reproduction mouldings and millwork and other building elements critical to the longevity and structural integrity of historic buildings.
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17th Century Residence Restoration
Moonstone, Rhode Island
17th Century Historic Building Restoration, Wood Shingle Roof
Rebuilt c.1675 after having been burned during the hostilities of King Philip's War. The roof pitch was altered leaving a record of the original roof pitch in the form of flashing which may still be seen in the masonry. We installed the wood shingle roof
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18th Century Cape Roof and Chimney Restoration
Little Compton, Rhode Island
18th Century Cape House, Wood Shingle Roof and Chimney Repair.
The roof on this 18th century cape was long compromised, requiring extensive sheathing patching and replacement.
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Wooden Fence Post Restoration
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Fence Post Restoration, Exterior Architectural Millwork
Even wood that looks as though all its life has left, can be repaired. By completely removing all rotten wood and splicing in a new, weather resistant species, these fence posts will be sturdy and sound for many more years to come.
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Roof Restoration at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Home
Forest, Virginia
Structural and Roof Repairs to Thomas Jefferson's Home, Poplar Forest
This roof repair at Poplar Forest included a large array of considerations, including restoration of all structural roof elements. One major keynote to this roof was the skylight, one of the nations first, designed by Thomas Jefferson himself.
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18th Century Cape, Wood Shingle Roof Restoration
North Stonington, Connecticut
Wood Shingle Replacement Roof, Cedar Shingles, Eighteenth Century Cape
The entire exterior of this 18th century cape is shown in the process of a exterior siding replacement and complete roof restoration, including chimney repair and flashing replacement. We addressed the complete exterior building envelope to insure the in
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Period Reproduction Timber Framed Shed
South Kingston, Rhode Island
Timber Framed Shed, Period Reproduction Details
This is a new timber framed shed built from the ground up. Although new, small details such as the door latch, and the construction itself, provided strong character and authenticity.
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