Soapstone is a traditional material that’s been in use for thousands of years and is often found in early Colonial American homes. The soft, metamorphic stone material, favored for its ability to withstand and retain heat, was used for fireplaces, hearths, cooking slabs, and water basins. It still is today, thanks to Bucks County Soapstone. …
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Wood Rot Repair Repair of rot in wood including wood repair with epoxy techniques as well as with traditional carpentry methods. Maximum 10 students. Wood Floor Care and Refinishing Learn to care for your wood floor: board replacement and refinishing techniques will be demonstrated and discussed during this seminar class. Maximum 10 students. Historic …
The November/December 2009 issue of Preservation Magazine featured an article, Getting Ready for Winter: 15 Steps to Efficiency. These tips are taken from this article. Insulate the attic (this is where the majority of your heat loss will occur – though the replacement window and door companies would have you believe it is on the …
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