Chapin Mansion Wood Window Restoration

Project: Chapin Mansion Window Restoration
Client: City of Niles
Location: Niles, MI
Architect: Greg Kil-Kil Architecture/Planning
Date Completed: September 2015
Project summary: Complete removal of 51 window sashes, complete abatement of lead paint, epoxy consolidate sashes and jambs, re-glaze window sashes, prime, paint, weather strip & install back in orginal openings.  Removal of 7 art glass, leaded stained glass sashes, worked with subcontractor specializing in art glass restoration, restored jambs in place, reinstalled art glass sashes and installed custom wood storm windows.

Point Betsie Lighthouse

2010 Governors Award for Historic Preservation

Project: Point Betsie Lighthouse and Fog Signal Building – Frankfort, MI

Type: Historical Exterior & Interior Restoration. Flat seam copper roofing at porch and connector roof, wood shingle installation on roof and walls, cornice/trim restoration, masonry restoration, painting, lead coated copper gutters & downspout installation, chimney rebuild, wood window restoration and replacement. Complete interior restoration. Continue reading Point Betsie Lighthouse

South Channel Rear Light House Restoration

Project: South Channel Rear Light Restoration – Lake St. Clair, MI

Type: Historical Interior and Exterior Restoration. Complete lantern room restoration, painting, historical wood window restoration, masonry and stone restoration and masonry cleaning. Continue reading South Channel Rear Light House Restoration