Posts Tagged ‘Brackets’
Wood Substitutes For Your Porch With Heavy Architectural Details
Old houses endure, but not so much the porches that give the home character. If left unpainted, even first-growth millwork will eventually splinter and rot, especially if it’s been fancifully scroll-cut. So if your porch is in good shape, count yourself fortunate (and keep a paintbrush handy). For those longing to re-create a period porch,…
Read MoreWhat is a Corbel/ Bracket?
A corbel/ bracket is a structural or decorative bracket placed between a vertical wall and a horizontal surface (ceiling, counter, tabletop, roof). Corbels are made from wood, plaster or marble, and synthetic materials. Generally when they are made from synthetic materials (polyurethane) they last much longer. Worthington brackets actually have a lifetime warranty. Brackets that are…
Read MoreWhat is a Bracket and Why Should You Consider them for Your Home?
What are brackets? Brackets are a decorative architectural element common in Victorian style and historical replication buildings, included where the exterior wall of a building meets the underside of an arch, balcony, or overhanging eaves. Brackets can be made out of wood, metal, stone, or a variety of other building materials, and help to carry…
Read MoreStunning Architectural Detail with Polyurethane Brackets and Corbels
It is true, the beauty is in the details. And detailed architectural styling can be achieved by adding decorative brackets or corbels to the exterior or interior of your home. Both of these architectural products are similar in appearance – and the terms are interchangeable. Architects and builders will also refer to these products by…
Read More3 Secret Tips for Contractors to Save Money on Architectural Products
Buying architectural products like molding, columns, railing systems etc. can potentially put a big dent in a projects budget; but it does not have to! Small little changes can add up to big savings in the long run if you stay consistent with them.
Read More10 Basic Principles When Restoring A Home’s Architectural Details
Did you know there is a big difference between restoring a house and rehabilitating one? Restoring your home involves faithfully repairing and re-creating a building’s original architectural elements so that it closely resembles its appearance at a previous point in time. Rehabilitating your home is more interpretive – it involves making the structure sound and…
Read MorePolyurethane Brackets And Corbels – The Difference & How To Use Them
Polyurethane brackets and corbels are both used for the same purpose; that is for decoration. Polyurethane brackets and corbels are not load bearing so they should not be used to hold weight. However they are extremely popular and have many different uses. You can typically use them on any style house or building and they…
Read MoreThe Made in America House
A Montana builder set out to improve the country’s employment rate by sourcing American-made building materials throughout an entire home.
Read MoreRenovation Checklists & Guides – Printable Content
Selecting the right company for your home remodeling project can be one of the hardest phases in the building process. How do you know if you’ve got the right company for your project? Can you trust them to do what needs to be done and that they will educate you about the decisions you will…
Read MoreOutstanding Wood Like Polyurethane Products
Introducing the Rustic America Collection The Rustic America Collection from Worthington Millwork offers a distinctive architectural elegance which will provide your home with beautiful curb appeal unlike any other in your neighborhood. We offer the finest quality and workmanship in both our “Pecky Cypress” and “Natural Wood Grain”.
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