Susan D. Turner
Susan D. Turner is a Canadian architect specializing in historic preservation of national registered buildings. She is the Director of Architecture for The Tradesmen Group, a restoration contractor specializing in the repair and preservation of historic buildings. She can be reached at sturner@tradesmengroup.com
100 Year Window by Hull Millwork
Hull Millworks' 100 Year Window is a return to excellence and long-term performance. Brent Hull, a millwork craftsman,and custom builder has created a line of historically authentic windows built with superior materials and construction methods but with newer details for better energy efficiency.
Door Additions
Historic door accoutrements define the style and character of your door.
Hinge History
Hinges are part of every door, permitting the door leaf to open and close. They are used on entrances, cupboards, casement windows, pianos, and smaller objects, such as jewelry boxes.
History Lesson of Hardware
A dive into hardware's past: knobs, pulls, hinges and more.
Cleaning Stone Buildings
When it comes to stone buildings, take a measured approach.
Sensational Slate Roofs
These gray slabs have been protecting roofs for centuries—we take an in-depth look at slate.
Conserving Cultural Landscapes
How to approach the preservation of cultural landscapes.
Marble Care & Repair
Marble has been used for millennia to construct our buildings.
Building with Concrete
With uses that range from utilitarian to decorative, concrete has been the building material of choice for centuries.
Bronze in Traditional Building
Bronze has been used as ornament for centuries in our built environment.
Bricks: Building Blocks
An ancient building material, brick offers a variety of color, textures, and patterns.
How to Repoint Masonry
Despite its durability, mortar requires periodic maintenance and upkeep. Here's a look at how to determine when to repoint masonry, the materials to use (and avoid), and the steps to take to ensure long-lasting results.
Restoring Historical Stained Glass
Steps to take when restoring historical stained glass.
Introducing Scagliola
Scagliola is a venerable technique that has plaster posing as marble.
