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Reproducing historic architectural details Online Membership Required

When a train station's 120-year-old roof brackets decay, a carpenter braces the roof and constructs a detailed template to guide the restoration  by Brain Campbell

Restoring Montpelier's Historic Framing

Another chance for Montpelier's wood beams to shineby Scott McBride

Tip: Salvaging a slate roofOnline Membership Required

by Clyde PL Kennedy

Q & A: Building gutters for a Victorian houseOnline Membership Required

by Dennis Sansiveri

Victorian BracketsOnline Membership Required

Bandsawing gingerbread takes method and practiceby Simon Watts

Dummy Rafter TailsOnline Membership Required

A useful technique for old-house remodelers and those who build aloneby Bob Syvanen

Shingle ThatchOnline Membership Required

Steam-bent shingles, curved framing and wave coursing create a roof with characterby Gary Cooke, Barry Huber, Mike Lienemann

Roofing with SlateOnline Membership Required

Shingling with stone will give you a roof that lasts for generationsby David Heim

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