Exterior Millwork

 Fine exterior millwork can make an ordinary home extraordinary. Build a porch for outdoor living, enhance an entryway with a custom portico, or add energy saving solar trellises to shade and cool on hot, sunny days. Ornate, classic or simple, exterior millwork adds character to any home. 

  • Custom-made portico brackets support this Greek revival entry that leads into a remodeled space and addition, blending perfectly with the existing Brunswick residence.
    Custom-made portico brackets support this Greek revival entry that leads into a remodeled space and addition, blending perfectly with the existing Brunswick residence.
  • From this wraparound porch on Great Diamond Island is quintessential Maine -sweeping views of Casco Bay, Hussey Sound and Pumpkin Knob! The clean, crisp lines of the white curved railing contrast with the sustainably harvested Brazilian hardwood deck.
    From this wraparound porch on Great Diamond Island is quintessential Maine -sweeping views of Casco Bay, Hussey Sound and Pumpkin Knob! The clean, crisp lines of the white curved railing contrast with the sustainably harvested Brazilian hardwood deck.
  • A solar trellis is designed to minimize interior exposure from summer sun. The solar trellis for this classic oceanfront home on Great Diamond Island was custom built with timber frame brackets supporting the shading trellis.
    A solar trellis is designed to minimize interior exposure from summer sun. The solar trellis for this classic oceanfront home on Great Diamond Island was custom built with timber frame brackets supporting the shading trellis.
  • Exterior details and balcony railings comprised of cedar, mahogany and stainless steel make this architect designed, oceanfront home in Cape Elizabeth one-of-a-kind.
    Exterior details and balcony railings comprised of cedar, mahogany and stainless steel make this architect designed, oceanfront home in Cape Elizabeth one-of-a-kind.
  • The simplicity of this square support column is enhanced by the material choice of cedar with its warm brown tones and inherent durability.
    The simplicity of this square support column is enhanced by the material choice of cedar with its warm brown tones and inherent durability.
  • This elaborate form and clamping system was designed and built specifically for gluing laminations during the creation of a curved porch. The porch was commissioned as an addition to a historic John Calvin Stevens home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
    This elaborate form and clamping system was designed and built specifically for gluing laminations during the creation of a curved porch. The porch was commissioned as an addition to a historic John Calvin Stevens home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
  • The completed deck addition to this John Calvin Stevens home seamlessly blends with the original home and creates outdoor living space with ocean views. The hand built vertical lattice of the deck skirt is an attractive means for ventilation below the decking to prevent deck rot.
    The completed deck addition to this John Calvin Stevens home seamlessly blends with the original home and creates outdoor living space with ocean views. The hand built vertical lattice of the deck skirt is an attractive means for ventilation below the decking to prevent deck rot.
  • The fir gutter and trim details exemplify the craftsmanship and attention to detail required in creating this curved oceanfront porch. The choice of blue for the deck rafters is a fitting choice for a home where the sky and ocean meet.
    The fir gutter and trim details exemplify the craftsmanship and attention to detail required in creating this curved oceanfront porch. The choice of blue for the deck rafters is a fitting choice for a home where the sky and ocean meet.
  • St. Paul’s Church in Portland, Maine was built in the architectural style of Gothic Revival in 1869. The original wooden structure that housed this small chapel had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, minimal impact during restoration was the goal. Leaving the roof in place, the chapel was built in panels at the woodshop and assembled on site.
    St. Paul’s Church in Portland, Maine was built in the architectural style of Gothic Revival in 1869. The original wooden structure that housed this small chapel had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, minimal impact during restoration was the goal. Leaving the roof in place, the chapel was built in panels at the woodshop and assembled on site.
  • Timber framing with chamfer details formed these exterior supports for the new church chapel. Molded Spanish cedar was chosen for siding and installed on the diagonal to replicate the original structure.
    Timber framing with chamfer details formed these exterior supports for the new church chapel. Molded Spanish cedar was chosen for siding and installed on the diagonal to replicate the original structure.
  • These timber-framed wall panels were constructed in the shop and designed to be installed without disturbing the original slate hip roof. Gothic windows were salvaged from the deteriorated walls of the old chapel and reused in the new structure.
    These timber-framed wall panels were constructed in the shop and designed to be installed without disturbing the original slate hip roof. Gothic windows were salvaged from the deteriorated walls of the old chapel and reused in the new structure.

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