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The last house on a dirt road in the hills of Southern Vermont.
This house has had many lives. The property itself has as well. While exploring the woods and fields, we found an old cellar hole and a beautiful pond that looked man-made with berms not of beaver origin. The old barn and outbuildings themselves were probably not in their original locations and had been turned into a summer camp half a century ago.
We initially looked at various options including leaving the barn alone and creating a new building, dismantling the barn and re-using the frame and moving the barn and creating a new foundation for it. We ended up leaving the barn in place and stabilizing the existing stone foundation.
The design process was intensive and thorough as we endeavored to make the most of the inherent possibilities within the framework of what we had chosen to retain.
The resulting home is very insulated, airtight and warm and cozy in the winter as well as bright and airy.
This project won a “Best of the Best” award in 2019 from Efficiency Vermont

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.

Polywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
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Paver Gloss 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. Paver Gloss 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 concrete and pavers it will help to enhance the original coloring.
Applications: stamped colored concrete and brick paver driveways, sidewalks and walkways, patios and pool decks, garage floors and more.
Uses: Exterior, Vertical/Horizontal Stamped Concrete, Stenciled Concrete, Acid Stained Concrete, Overlaid Concrete, Exposed Aggregate Concrete, Broom Finish Concrete, Concrete Pavers, and Trowel Finish Concrete. To order information visit www.surfacerestoration.com/shop

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.

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.

AirPave Reinforced Turf for Montessori School in Houston
AirPave Reinforced Turf flexible porous paving and drainage system for grass fire lanes, reinforced turf paving and swales. With over 400 installations AirPave is 233psi unfilled, 6747psi sand filled and is made of 100% recycled content which can contribute to LEED™ points. AirPave can ship more than 91,000 sqft per truck load and 798 sqft per pallet with each part weighing only 3.1 lbs.
CSI# 32 12 43 or 32 14 43
Benefits of an AirPave grass paving system include:
• A 40% or more material cost savings over our nearest competitor and over 1,000 more PSI
• Up to 45% cost savings on shipping, compared with rolled grass paving systems
• AirPave has been installed in over 400 flexible porous paving projects
• 100% recycled injection-molded copolymer polypropylene plastic units with an impact modifier added to achieve a (NO-BREAK) plastics classification and a minimum 3% carbon black added for UV protection
• Loading capability is equal to 233 psi empty capacity and 6,747 psi when filled with clean sharp sand, over an appropriate base depth that provides adequate support for project design loads.
• AirPave is shipped palletized at 7 sq. ft. per part 114 parts per pallet and approximately 795 sq. ft. per pallet. Unit weight = 3.10 lbs, volume = 8% solid
Please Contact AirField Systems with any Reinforced Turf questions… 405-359-3775

Dented brass top on one lantern was straightened as much as possible and stress cracks sealed with solder to stabilize.
Home design - traditional home design idea in Boston
Home design - traditional home design idea in Boston

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Example of a mid-sized classic carpeted sunroom design in Grand Rapids with a standard ceiling
Example of a mid-sized classic carpeted sunroom design in Grand Rapids with a standard ceiling

Completed retaining wall installation in an Oakville, MO backyard with a steep existing slope. The new segmental block wall creates a more level and usable area, while integrated steps and railing provide safer access between the upper yard and lower portion of the property.

Polywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity

Hillside coastal terrace restoration, designed to stabilize the bank while drawing pollinators and native animals.
This stunning home is located just above the beach in the desirable Rio Del Mar neighborhood in Aptos. My client poured her soul into the remodel which took the home down to studs. She has impeccable, contemporary taste and the home is a piece of art. We needed exquisite landscaping to tie the outside to the inside. Deeply contrasting and textural foliage-based design, copper gutters, and gorgeous light sconces now set off this contemporary gem. For the steep back hillside, we opted to do a hillside restoration and chose plants that existed in coastal terrace ecosystem prior to development. We removed tons of invasive iceplant and the whole hillside now buzzing with hummingbirds and pollinators, in addition to framing the ocean view with an undulating tapestry of plants. You can actually see spouting whales from the deck!

This starter home features the raised basement concept. Homes like these are often built using low income housing tax credits that require a 15 year period of rental. The idea of this home is that it is an ideal rental to be sold after the rental period. The owner can then easily expand this house by finishing the basement - doubling the square footage of the home at a low cost per square foot. It allows to stabilize neighborhoods by keeping residents in place for the long term.

Clean, simple, modern design built into a hillside on the east side of Aspen. Closed, organic Sirewall anchoring the house on one side, and an open tree house feel on the other. The Sirewall utilizes material from the excavation, minimizing the need for importing resources. It also acts as a heat sink - helping to stabilize the internal temperature and conserve energy.

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.

Tool shed with rough sawn siding and trim. Hand-layed cedar shingle roof. Salvaged door and window sashes.
Example of a shed design in Portland
Example of a shed design in Portland

During Construction:
A stream bypass system was installed for the construction of this Redi-Rock streambank stabilization wall.

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.
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