Current wood window restoration technology makes the continued use of period windows cost effective and energy efficient.
We use timber frame restoration techniques which permit maximum conservation of the original historic fabric in a structurally sound repair.
Combining period carpentry techniques with intimate knowledge of local historic architecture.
Marlowe Restorations has been privileged to play a role in the restoration of these important historic buildings.
Links to conservation products, restoration services and to organizations which support the development of preservation technology.
Marlowe Restoration is a leader in applied wood conservation technology. We learn by teaching, by networking with artisan peers and by constant practice in the field.
Project Photos and Descriptions
Marlowe Restorations often finds unique architectural features covered over, demolished or reconstructed with inappropriate materials. Our goal is to recover this historic fabric and preserve it for future generations by applying our expertise in wood conservation technology and traditional carpentry. Our operative guideline is to effect the least invasive durable repair that conserves the most original material. Marlowe Restorations has been privileged to play a role in the restoration of the following important historic buildings, scroll down the page.
| Barn Restoration and Structural Repair For this barn restoration in Bethany, CT, Marlowe Restorations raised the entire timber frame above its old fieldstone foundation, suspending it on mudsills and temporary cribbing in order to correct subsidence in the foundation and the consequent stresses and racking in the frame itself. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Column Base Restoration We are often called upon to restore damage to columns. The square plinths and bases that support the columns are especially prone to premature rot because of their proximity to splashback, slow drainage and poor ventilation. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Wood Window Restoration This eighteenth century window restoration project in Fairfield County, Connecticut, shows the importance of controlling moisture content of the wood in performing epoxy repairs. We set up 5 hair dryers and two electric heaters set up to drive out moisture. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Architectural Millwork Restoration Decorative architectural millwork can be difficult to restore. We often find repairs which strive only to cover up the damage rather than to return the woodwork to its original soundness. Such repairs only accelerate the cycle of deterioration to the point where restoration may no longer be feasible. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Restoration of Damage to Porch Open exposure to the elements promotes more rapid damage to porches and porch parts, relative to the rest of the building. We always try to restore damaged material, and resuse such elements as restorable lattices, decking and other elements. Jacking a porch safely requires some planning and considerable care and is not just a matter of propping up the structure. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Structural Sill Beam Replacement Sill beams are typically the first structural elements of an historic timber frame to sustain damage, for any number of reasons. Bad drainage, splashback from runoff from the eaves or direct contact with masonry are just some of the causes. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Structural Timber Restoration This white oak timber frame suffered from the direct exposure to the elements. Shown are inserts and "dutchmen" let into the work to replace rotted areas. All inserts are made from salvaged white oak, thoroughly seasoned to a low moisture content. Previous to any repairs, all damaged areas are treated with preservative borates in order to prevent reccurence of rot. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Storm Door Restoration This beautiful glassed in porch featured 10 French doors, each equipped with original matching storm doors. Well built and meticulously crafted, each storm fit precisely and cleanly, forming a remarkably tight fit in its frame and over the original brick floor. The quality of these doors was well work restoring. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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| Victorian Balustrade Restoration This Victorian balustrade features robust Italianate balusters. Typically, such balusters are toe nailed at the point of connection, over time wicking water into via the fasteners into the endgrain of the wood. Click on image to see more text and pictures. |
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