We are a small but versatile design and construction firm with an interest in and an aptitude for interesting projects that are just a bit out of the mainstream. We utilize a palette of modern high performance engineered products and systems, natural materials, and fine craftsmanship to create distinctive and functional spaces. Our experience and expertise encompass progressive high-efficiency building components such as hydronic radiant heating and structural insulated panels (SIPS), with construction details incorporating the best in building science, mortise and tenon timber frame construction, and conventional stick-framed construction. We can combine these elements as appropriate to build attractive, functional and unique homes that are energy-efficient, comfortable, and long-lasting. We consider the quality of the relationship that is developed over the course of a project to be nearly as important as the physical results. The single most important element of our relationship with our clients is mutual trust. Our personal integrity, openness, and our process are important factors in achieving and maintaining cooperative and friendly relationships with our clients. RECENTLY FINISHED
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The Firehouse Gallery is now finished and open for business! Stop by and shop for local artwork while supporting Berryville Main Street at 23 East Main St. in downtown Berryville.
We are now licensed for residential construction in West Virginia!
Houseworks just started it's first WV project near Augusta and we look forward to doing more business in our neighboring state in the future.
This historic house in the center of Millwood had seen its' share of additions and renovations, but the character and integrity of the original structure was still very apparent and therefore became one of the primary design parameters for this project. Other primary objectives were to establish a more modernized open plan in the main living areas, provide plenty of natural lighting throughout, and retrofitting the house with high-efficiency insulation, windows, HVAC equipment, and modern electrical and plumbing systems. Most of the stone chimney was revealed in the process and then re-pointed where necessary to be left exposed on three sides in the living room and master bedroom above. All of the longleaf pine casing and new flooring was milled locally by Cochran's Lumber and Millwork. Some of the original pine flooring was able to salvaged and re-milled for use in some of the smaller sections of floor and as a tabletop at the kitchen island. The palette of natural local materials coupled with the well-lit open plan offers a fresh yet familiar feeling to this important historical home.
The main portion of this house was built around the turn of the last century. A kitchen and family room were added on in the 1950s and 1970s on adjacent sides of the house and were therefore only joined by a labyrinth of small rooms. We gutted, renovated and added on to the kitchen and connected the modernized kitchen to the family room via a new sunroom. A full bath and laundry were also added outside of the kitchen area at the common entrance. The existing stucco was stripped to the brick base and a new coat of stucco was applied to the entire house and the original stone foundation was repointed creating a fireproof and low-maintenance exterior. New windows with aluminum cladding and low-e insulated glass were installed throughout the house. Air conditioning was also installed throughout. All of the one-storey portions of the house had new pre-painted metal roofing and gutters installed and new composite shutters were hung on most of the windows. Ultimately, the character and charm of this 100+ year old farmhouse has been preserved while bringing it into the 21st century. |
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