Category Archives: New Construction

Safety First: The Hazards of Construction Work

Posted on January 27, 2017 by rtdgba

Have you ever considered the risks home builders take while renovating that basement or installing a new bathroom? If you weren’t aware, construction workers face one of the harshest work environments in modern times. As Doug Hanna of S+H Construction … Continue reading →

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Kowloon City, Densest City Block Planet Earth, Since Demolished

Posted on July 20, 2016 by rtdgba

Kowloon Walled City was a densely populated, ungoverned squatter’s colony in Kowloon City, Hong Kong. It was called the “Walled City” because it was built on the remains of an old Chinese fort. The Walled City contained 33,000 residents within its … Continue reading →

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Large Custom Radius Curved Gutters – – a Technical Feat

Posted on June 23, 2016 by rtdgba

These large capacity 20 oz. copper curved gutters were built to fit the tower base and turret of this piece of new construction. That makes it sound easy, but it is an impressive technical feat to make them fit snug to … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Porch Addition or Replacement Design

Posted on March 8, 2016 by rtdgba

What makes this porch perfect is the design. Heartwood Carpentry of Sanbornton, NH (in the Lakes Region) intended this porch format to make the most efficient use of modern materials to produce a handsome, liveable and easily maintained porch. To … Continue reading →

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Building a Fireplace to the Specifications of Count Rumford

Posted on December 31, 2015 by rtdgba

JB Mohler Masonry of Lancaster, MA built this Rumford fireplace in a residence in Acton. This particular example has a clean, modern look and a handsome mantle treatment, while still adhering to the Count’s principles. Superior Clay Manufacturing has made … Continue reading →

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Massive Outside-In Windows and Doors for a Truly Modern Look.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by rtdgba

These oversized custom windows and doors are truly modern in the sense that they bring the outdoors inside in the most convenient, unmediated way possible. The interior is American Black Walnut (accented with brushed nickel hardware), offering a dark frame … Continue reading →

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Historic Buildings Show the Way to Build Durable Stone Facades for New Construction.

Posted on September 23, 2015 by rtdgba

Due to the cost of veneer stone and its reputation for durability, expectations for its performance are high. Failures in new construction in stone are embarrassing for the project team and baffling to the customer. Failures will happen because an … Continue reading →

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Building a New House with Dismantled Building Materials

Posted on September 17, 2015 by rtdgba

Original materials are the most reliable way to recreate the look, feel and smell of period work at a new site. The veracity and presence of historic finished work is practically impossible to counterfeit in brand new construction. Historic structures … Continue reading →

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