Riegel Restoration

This 200 year old, exterior window stop was made from an inferior piece of wood with a large knot in it. Upon removal, it was almost ready to split completely in half. So, using equally as old, old growth wood, the knot was cut out and a new wood Dutchman was installed. This 200 year old window stop is now stronger than ever and ready for paint. #whitestorechurch #repairdontreplace

More sash ready for primer.

The shutters are all hung on the Perch Pond Schoolhouse. Such an upgrade to this honest little building. In the spring they will get a final coat of paint and the hardware will be painted to match. The exterior trim will also be painted in the spring.

The reproduction shutters that were made to match the originals in old photographs are being hung on the Perch Pond Schoolhouse today. They were painted a period correct green for the era of the building.

John is softening hard putty with heat gun to remove the putty on this window sash.

Spending the afternoon cleaning glass with Brian McKnight playing in the shop. John Kessler is so damn patient with my music...