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Eighteen Great Selections from the Staff of Clem Labine's Traditional Building Magazine |
| April 16, 2009 |
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PLUMBING, BATH & HEATING Unico, Inc. Supplier of small-duct, high-velocity central heating & air-conditioning systems; ideal for historic preservation & other commercial applications; takes less than 1/4 space of traditional HVAC system; delivers up to 12 tons on air conditioning in same space as 3-ton traditional system; quiet, energy-efficient system. |
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ARTWORK, ART GLASS & FURNISHINGS Guided Imagery Designs & Productions Decorative-painting studio: trompe l'oeil; wall, ceiling & exterior murals; limited-edition mural & art-border collection; travels nationally. |
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COLUMNS & CAPITALS Haddonstone (USA), Ltd. Manufacturer of classical & contemporary stonework: columns, balustrades, benches, planters, urns, pavers, fountains, gazebos, interior ornament, mantels, statuary & more; cast limestone resembling Portland stone; 500-plus designs. |
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CONSERVATORIES & OUTBUILDINGS Oak Leaf Conservatories of York Designer, custom fabricator & installer of authentic British conservatories, orangeries, garden rooms, pool/spa enclosures & glass domes: handcrafted in England; mortise-&-tenon construction, premium-grade mahogany & double glazing. |
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DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS & HARDWARE Bergerson Cedar Windows, Inc. Custom manufacturer of historical doors & windows in western red cedar: complete custom units or sash only; interior & exterior storm windows; crisp milling detail; shop drawings included; restoration work; since 1977. |
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EXTERIOR ELEMENTS, ORNAMENT & FINISHES Gladding, McBean Manufacturer of sculptural ornamentation, machine-extruded terra cotta, roof tile, chimney tops, finials, pavers & vitrified sewer pipes: terra-cotta balustrades, copings, cornices & more; custom-glaze development. |
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FLOORING Longleaf Lumber, LLC Supplier of antique wood for flooring, beams & dimensional stock: wide planks; antique heart pine, antique chestnut, reclaimed eastern white pine & antique oak; bamboo & cork. |
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INTERIOR ORNAMENT & FINISHES Felber Ornamental Plastering Corp. Supplier of interior molded ornament: capitals, cornices, friezes, niches, keystones, rosettes, coffers, domes & medallions; custom mantels; plaster, gypsum & GRG; sculptors, model makers & casters on staff; stock & custom. |
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LANDSCAPE, MAIN STREET & GARDEN SPECIALTIES Gaby's Shoppe Manufacturer of handcrafted decorative iron drapery hardware: for curved & angled bay windows & arches; 30 standard finishes; more than 100 finial options. |
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LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Scofield Historic Lighting www.scofieldhistoriclighting.com Fabricator of handmade reproduction lighting: antique & custom chandeliers, sconces & lanterns; copper, tin, steel, tin & wood; inspired by American & European designs from 18th & 19th centuries; various finishes. |
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MANTELS, FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS Frederick Wilbur—Woodcarver www.frederickwilbur-woodcarver.com Wood carver: ecclesiastical elements, Gothic tracery, reredos & wood screens; columns, furniture, mantels, casing/molding, friezes, rosettes, heraldry, signage & doors; all wood species; original designs; reproductions. |
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METALWORK Wylie Metals Manufacturer of custom & standard railings: all metals; commercial & institutional projects. |
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ROOFING & ROOF SPECIALITES Castle Metal Products Supplier of ridge vents for slate roofs, sheet-metal flashing & trim: built-in & half-round gutters, leaders, boxes & more. |
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SALVAGED MATERIALS & ANTIQUES Country Road Associates, Ltd. Supplier of reclaimed wood: wide board & random width; chestnut, maple, white oak, white pine, heart pine, cherry, elm & walnut; distributor of reclaimed barn siding, hand-hewn beams, paneling & cabinetry. |
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STONE, BRICK & MASONRY Belden Brick Co. Manufacturer of brick: variety of colors, textures, sizes, stock & custom shapes; color matching; jack arches, water tables, bullnoses, coping caps, pavers, face brick, brick sculpture & more. |
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TIMBER FRAMING & BARNS Country Carpenters, Inc. Manufacturer of pre-cut, pre-engineered New England-style post-&-beam carriage houses, garden sheds & country barns; family owned & operated; since 1974; catalog $5. |
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Architectural Grille Manufacturer of custom grilles: perforated & linear bar grilles; radiator covers; aluminum, brass, steel & stainless steel; variety of finishes; stock sizes; water-jet & laser cutting. |
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WOODWORK Architectural Components, Inc. www.architecturalcomponentsinc.com Manufacturer of reproduction & custom wood windows & doors: true-divided lites with insulated glass; wood-framed storm sash & screens; renovation & restoration projects & new construction; paneled walls & storefronts; catalog $5. |
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