A Buying Guide to companies specializing in new and salvaged porch parts for historic restoration projects. Specialties include Porch Posts, Columns, Turnings, Spindles, Spandrels, Brackets, Balustrades, Decking, and Flooring.
ALSO SEE: Architectural Millwork | Cabinets & Casework | Carvings | Hand-carved Wood | Paneling | Stairs & Stair Parts | Wood Turnings | Wine Racks & Cellars | Wood Finishes
Founded in 1997 by Thierry Francois, projects/products include fireplace mantels, range hoods, architectural elements, surfaces, cut stone, limestone, marble, scagliola, wood flooring, mosaics, fountains, terra cotta, DeCorbusier metal surfaces.
Manufacturer of cellular PVC exterior products: trim profiles, beadboards, cornerboards, molding, decking, porch planks & millwork.
Manufacturer of Victorian millwork: porch trim, screen & storm doors, gables & spandrels, ceiling medallions, bars & backbars, grilles, brackets, cornices, fretwork, mantels, capitals, carvings, moldings, balustrades, rails & more.
Manufacturer of columns, staircase parts & turnings: stain grades in any wood species; Classical orders; stock & custom; worldwide supplier.
Supplier of thousands of decorative millwork & trim elements: variety of architectural styles; made of weather-proof materials impervious to decay, insect infestation & water damage; long lasting; low maintenance.
Supplier of low-maintenance porch products, columns, spindles, balustrades, newels, posts, railings, moldings & entrances: polyurethane & permacast FRP; pine & redwood; custom & stock.
Supplier of custom wood turnings: roped, twisted, flutes & spiral stairs & stair parts; balusters & columns; newel posts, spiral molding, lamps & tables; Classical & contemporary styles; exterior & interior.
Manufacturer of columns & other turnings: solid & hollow turnings from 1 5/8 to 24 in. x 20 ft.; load- & non-load-bearing; balusters, handrails & newel posts; Classical styles; stock & custom turnings.
