Chestnut Specialists, Inc.
Manufacturer of antique wood for flooring: chestnut, oak, pine & hemlock; hewn barn beams, weathered siding & sheathing planks.
Judy Hayward
Judy L. Hayward spends her days pursuing a passion for historic architecture and the ways in which it can be reused to sustain and grow healthy communities. She develops courses in partnership with builders, architects, traditional craftspeople and others to teach both historic preservation and traditional building skills. She has one foot in the nonprofit world as executive director of Historic Windsor and the Preservation Education Institute and the other foot in the world of media and information services as education director for the Traditional Building Conference Series and Online Education Program.
Preservation Timber Framing Restores First Parish Meetinghouse
Thoughtful restoration brings craft, communication, and celebration to the First Parish Meetinghouse in Derry, New Hampshire.
Finding Life in the Cities of the Dead
Preserving art, memory and place in historic cemeteries.
Book Review: The Architecture of Downtown Troy
Judy Hayward reviews Diana Waite's latest book, The Architecture of Downtown Troy: An Illustrated History.
The Phillips Collection Project: A Contractor’s Perspective
Trades, technology, and teamwork on the Phillips Collection project.
The George Peabody Library Skylight
A light approach to reinforcing heavy metal.
Living with Beauty and Sharing It
Du Pont's Winterthur legacy offers a living laboratory for traditional architecture pros and property owners.
Let’s Help Restore Notre Dame Cathedral!
Information on how to contribute to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
John Canning & Co.'s Art Conservation at Luzerne County Courthouse
John Canning & Co. conserves a legacy of art and craftsmanship in the Luzerne County Courthouse.
Successful Painting Techniques
Learn four painting techniques from industry experts.
A Tribute to a Preservation Architect and Educator: Real Time, Real Buildings, Real People
H. Thomas McGrath, FAIA, FAPT, 1950-2018
The Word on Wood Windows
Practicing proper maintenance techniques will increase the lifespan of your wooden windows.
Restoration of Historic Murals in Omaha's Douglas County Courthouse
Read about how the team at BVH Architecture delivered an accurate mural restoration in Omaha's Douglas County Courthouse with methodical forensics and architectural detective work.
Seeing Architecture with a Sharper Eye
Judy Hayward talks about the joy of seeing architecture with clear vision.
The Contributions of Asher Benjamin
Asher Benjamin was an early American architect, author, teacher, master builder and patriot.
The Benjamin Stephenson House
Balancing building preservation and collections care in the 21st century.
Dendrochronology
William Flynt brings science to New England’s historic buildings with dendrochronology.
Confessions of a Time Traveler
Time Traveler Judy Hayward explains that studying history is really fun.
Life-Long Learning: Woodworking with Hand Tools
When it comes to the practice of traditional building, curiosity is an essential trait for all practitioners. It is a trait that has served Ted Ingraham well in his nearly life-long pursuit of mastering hand-crafted woodworking.
Praise for the Plumber - The Importance of the Trades
Judy Hayward discusses the importance of the trades, citing examples of how plumbers contribute to our well-being.
Help Save the Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC)
Saving the Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Materials Matter and So Does US Participation in UNESCO
Understanding Traditional Materials and the Importance of US Participation in UNESCO
Learn to Timber Frame
Read about the book Learn to Timber Frame, by Will Beemer, reviewed by Judy Hayward.
Preservation is Not a Fad
The Traditional Building Conference program focuses on the methods and materials of historic preservation.
Master Builders and Minecraft: Two Historic Churches in New England
Judy Hayward looks at two historic churches at Yale in the New Haven Green, Center Church and Trinity Church, and the men who designed them.
Covered Bridges and The Birth of American Engineering
A new book, Covered Bridges and The Birth of American Engineering, published by HAER (Historic American Engineering Record) documents the National Covered Bridges Recording Project.
