by Architectural Observer | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, Observations
Recently I attended a birthday party for a retired friend — the location of which was his outdoor entertaining area. A multi-year construction project, the site is now nearing completion. Built entirely from scrap or otherwise salvaged items, the structures...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Projects
Today the house regained more of its dignity! Jim has been rehabilitating two of the beautiful — but very decrepit — porch supports off-site, and they have now recovered fully. It was time to bring them back! As you last remember, the house was looking...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 22, 2019 | Blog, Projects
Here’s a look at what the process of nurturing the bay window looks like as it continues… The cornice of the bay had been wrapped in aluminum. I’ve begun taking sections of it down. The wood cornice which had been hidden by the aluminum is visible at...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 15, 2019 | Blog, Projects
We knew that the vinyl siding was hiding lots of problems, but didn’t know just how bad the damage would be. Yesterday we found out. While not attractive, the damage is absolutely repairable. It’s unfortunate, but not a death sentence for the porch. Jim...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 8, 2019 | Blog, Observations
A Craftsman bungalow — built with a stucco exterior — is in the process of being clad in vinyl siding. In a presumed effort to facilitate the installation, all of the original stucco is being removed. Amazingly, the stucco had never been painted and...
