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This home, built in 1847, is the oldest included in the Lee County Historic Register. The master bath and kitchen had framing dating to the original build. Both rooms were out of square and plumb. The owners decided to tear out and square up. Had they not, the kitchen, with addition, would have a 5” slope across 25’. The entire home features original heart pine floors. The foyer floor had been refinished so many times that it required stabilization from below. The surface was so thin that it required the services of a specialist to sand before we refinished, saving the original floor. The second floor was added earlier this century and now required a large engineered beam to allow for the kitchen addition. The kitchen windows are now Marvin brand clad wood (TDL). If you look closely, you will see we used a rounded bead on the archway.
The daughter’s bath is contained in a very small space. We built the knee wall. The knee wall had to be beveled to accommodate the walk door swing and access the toilet. Rohl sinks were used in both kitchens and bathrooms, along with unlacquered Newport Brass faucets to allow them to patina to a beautiful and natural aged look. The new kitchen island countertop we installed is Honed Kronos Dolomite with smoked soapstone surrounds.
There is a new “hidden room” above the kitchen featuring a Murphy cabinet door entry.
The second flat roof floor deck, built over 20 years ago, had floor paver tiles that required a custom match. We sliced brick to achieve this.
This home site features a large oak tree. The owners appreciate the sensory enhancements it provides and are determined to preserve the backyard centerpiece. This necessitated an 18” from edge railing setback. The railing features a herringbone design which we rebuilt for proportionality following the edge setback.
This project required a rework of the massive roof valleys feeding the copper conductor boxes which was completed using 10’ PVC sheets, 6” copper downspouts and copper conductor boxes. We also added ½ round copper gutters with copper downspouts. We then added a steel frame with copper standing seam eyebrow roof over the 2nd floor balcony door.
The traditional tongue and groove front porch floor warped and buckled. We replaced it with sassafras wood after rebuilding the framing to accommodate the new flooring.
After extensive Building Science research, we installed 2 dehumidifying fans in the front porch crawl space to keep the porch floor boards smooth.
We found the original 18’X18”X16’ tall original columns had some rot. During repair, we found structural defects. Replacement involved placing the 4x4 iron posts on a concrete foundation. We built new columns of sassafras then wrapped the iron posts.

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Long flagstone walkways in DG--decomposed granite, one which leads to a unique emblem made of river rocks and a gravel emblem in the center.

High Gloss Paver Sealer is a solvent based clear acrylic sealer which penetrates into brick pavers to create a glossy wet look appearance. It helps stabilize joint sand between pavers to prevent moss & weeds. Protects pavers against UV color fading & stains. High Gloss Paver Sealer is a penetrating wet look/satin sheen acrylic sealer designed for use on all types of exterior concrete and pavers. Its pure acrylic formula allows for superior penetration and bonding. The durable finish left behind is UV stable and will not yellow. It offers superior resistance to rain, the sun, cold and hot climates, stains, and more. When applied to dull or faded brick pavers it will enhance the natural color.
Applications: stamped colored concrete and brick paver driveways, sidewalks and walkways, patios and pool decks, garage floors and more. To order visit: http://shop.surfacerestoration.com

Landscape tie steps with stabilized DG insets with prefab concrete stepping stone. New path down to the lower level. Concrete stepping stones interplanted with thyme. Dog run with gravel path and wore mesh fence in wood framing

This backyard paradise began with a muddy site, with all the grading sloping directly to the proposed poolside patio. The design for this outdoor living area would need to incorporate many challenges:
* The grading issues would be corrected with retaining walls, which would create a warm yet expansive area and provide additional seating.
* The pillars would require careful notching to insert the hardware for the pool gate.
* The patio would need to incorporate stormwater storage underneath.
* The edge of the poolside patio would require stabilization to prevent future settlement adjacent to the concrete pool deck.

Aged granite retaining wall.
Photo of a front yard retaining wall landscape in Manchester.
Photo of a front yard retaining wall landscape in Manchester.

This backyard paradise began with a muddy site, with all the grading sloping directly to the proposed poolside patio. The design for this outdoor living area would need to incorporate many challenges:
* The grading issues would be corrected with retaining walls, which would create a warm yet expansive area and provide additional seating.
* The pillars would require careful notching to insert the hardware for the pool gate.
* The patio would need to incorporate stormwater storage underneath.
* The edge of the poolside patio would require stabilization to prevent future settlement adjacent to the concrete pool deck.

Inspiration for a large partial sun backyard landscaping in Other for summer.

Landscape tie steps with stabilized DG insets with prefab concrete stepping stone. New path down to the lower level.
This is an example of a large mediterranean full sun garden path in Los Angeles.
This is an example of a large mediterranean full sun garden path in Los Angeles.

This classic estate sits on over 30 acres of land. Fairfield House & Garden managed all the site work, hardscape, and plantings. As you travel up the long, curved driveway you approach the limestone-enclosed cobblestone parking courtyard complete with granite paver inlays. This grand courtyard allowed for the placement of Specimen Columnar Purple Beech Trees as well as Hydrangea, Roses, Boxwoods and Holly.
The back of the home consists of two formal sod panel lawns with perimeters of white marble stabilized gravel paths. Adjacent to the timeless Japanese Maple tree is a 70ft formal fountain. Continuing down the stunning stone staircase that is surrounded by lush plantings, you are led to a sprawling great lawn.

Basement Bar Dream Realized! Our clients can entertain guests and family members in this modern space by getting behind the beautiful two-level full bar with shaker style front panels and create any drink recipe - both new and the old favorites - secretly. Guests can climb into the comfortable leather bar-stool-style chairs at the bar's 42" height and clearly see the stone accent wall with mounted cabinets and open thick-glass shelving but not the drinks being prepared by the host. They can relax and lean on the glossy white and gray quartz counter top while casually enjoying the present company. The strategically placed lighting under the bar and in the wall-mounted black painted cabinets, along with the recessed lights and decorative hanging light fixtures, help the space to feel light and cozy. The additional of light neutral paints with dark accents help to stabilize the mood - not to mention the vinyl light wood-styled flooring found throughout the basement.

CORE Gravel and Solecol Resin used to create a beautiful and stable pathway
Design ideas for a modern landscaping.
Design ideas for a modern landscaping.

Our Skilled craftsmen handcraft this Solid Adirondack 60" Table with matching benches from our own unique design. Made of full 1" thick clear (no knots) western red cedar they are naturally impervious to rot or insects. Both our Adirondack Picnic table and benches are uniquely custom design to be tip resistant. The 60" Round Adirondack Picnic table has a wide base with contoured braces to give even more stability and strength. The benches also have beautifully contoured legs and scrolled brace to increase it's strength and stability. All parts are solidly constructed and screwed together to last.

Casual yet elegant, the Etra Collection by Modern Outdoor offers a modern aesthetic that is constructed for outdoor use while being suitable for indoor settings. Etra’s visual inspiration is derived from its architectural-based frame system. Designed using structural angle steel that is mitered and ground, a clean and seamless surface gives Etra its pure appeal.
Frame Options:
• 304 stainless steel that is brushed and electropolished
• marine-grade 316 stainless steel that is brushed and electropolished for use within one mile of salt air, available for an upcharge
• powder coated carbon steel in our standard silver finish
• custom powder coat colors, available for an upcharge
Surface Options:
• sustainably harvested ipe – a beautiful South American hardwood that is three times as dense as teak — naturally resistant to rot, insects, UV exposure, ice, salt, abrasion and splintering – all without the need for toxic chemicals — considered a 25+ year wood
• marine-grade polyboard – a UV stabilized high-density polyethylene material that is non-corrosive and chip resistant – available in six colors for expanded design choices
Fabric Options:
• six standard colors of 100% solution dyed acrylic treated for outdoor use are offered
• custom fabrics and COM service are also available
Cushion Options:
• our standard foam cushions are made from outdoor appropriate high-resiliency (HR) foam
• for clients that prefer less maintenance, a flow-through foam that allows water and moisture to escape the cushion is also available for an upcharge
Etra is a full-breadth line with dining, bar height, lounge, cafe, patio and pool setting pieces included. The pieces are readily customizable for individual client needs.

"Fall is the perfect time to apply a coat of chic gray paint. Gray is a "metal" color associated with immortality, structure & stability, gray is also linked with age and wisdom -suggesting stability, calm, practicality and dignity. I love grey!"
Photo via Anthony Rego
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