Often work that we do is not necessarily historic preservation or restoration but is inspired by traditional woodworking and historic styles. This category exemplifies some of this work as well as other woodwork and joinery that does not fit neatly into other categories. The four gates at this museum are built of white oak and are constructed with a mortise and tenon frame. The stiles of the frame are built in such a way that from the front of the fence they appear to be part of the picket design.
It can be difficult to find cabinets or cabinet makers that work well with an historic house. Shenandoah Restorations has experience designing and building period kitchens to fit historic homes. Many old homes were built without indoor kitchens at all. Even homes with original kitchens lacked cabinetry the way we think of it today. Butler pantries, freestanding hutches, shelves and work tables were the order of the day. Combining period details with traditional joinery and natural materials can create a look that is appropriate for historic houses and does not feel out of place.
Historic masonry requires specialized care that differs greatly from modern masonry practice. The wrong mortar can ruin otherwise fine brick or stone work. Shenandoah Restorations has experience with traditional masonry materials and can match the appropriate mortar to blend seamlessly into your existing brick or stone work. We can also repair or rebuild any damaged masonry. The correct mortar is especially important when working with antique handmade bricks. Traditional brick walls are designed to breathe through the mortar joint.
For thousands of years plaster has been used to finish all kinds of wall and ceiling surfaces. Here in the Shenandoah Valley many very skilled artisans worked their craft into the fabric of our homes and buildings, carefully smoothing layers of lime putty and sand mixtures into flat polished surfaces. Time, settling and moisture can cause cracking or plaster failure. Shenandoah Restorations can restore this wonderful natural material using the same techniques and natural ingredients. The plasticity of this material allows for smooth curves as well as flat walls in a way that goes against the nature of drywall or sheet-rock.
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