Start by probing sills and joist ends, mapping cracks, and tracking moisture from gutters, grade, and mortar...
Restoration
Start by checking if your brass is solid or plated: look for worn edges, dull crevices, and...
Start by inspecting and mapping cracks, hollow “drummy” plaster, salts, staining, and crumbling, then tap-test bond and...
Start by inspecting in raking light for cracks, cupping, open mitres, popped nails, and moisture clues (tide...
Start by inspecting the stained glass and hardware in raking light, noting bulges, cracks, loose cames, failing...
You’ll restore a grand period staircase by first inspecting for bounce, squeaks, loosened joints, failed glue blocks,...
You’ll restore antique parquet and reclaimed boards by first checking bond, flatness, and patina, then scraping a...
Start by identifying your cast-iron fireplace’s parts (insert, surround, mantel, tiles, hood) and look for foundry marks,...
Start by inspecting stiles, rails, beads, cills, and trim for open joints, hidden splits, and soft fiber;...
Start by inspecting under raking light for hairline cracks from fixings, hollow patches, rust stains, and salt...