Renaissance Restorations, founded in 1994, specializes in Antique and Victorian home / Building restoration.  
Projects range from simple porch restoration to whole house renovations.  The firm also performs work on Barns, 
Commercial Buildings, Train Stations and other Older Properties.  Other services provided by the firm include old home
consulting and Architectural / Historic Photography.

Mission Statement
The mission of Renaissance Restorations is to provide professional workmanship on all
 projects, using skill sets used by the old masters of the trades as well as modern day methods.  The firm prides itself 
on an in-depth understanding of old home construction methods and techniques.   This experience comes from years of 
working with craftsmen who worked on older homes. 

Years ago a client made the comment "All Carpenters are the same, and old / new carpentry is the same".  Comparing
old and new carpentry styles and methods is like comparing a mechanic who specializes in Model T Fords vs. a mechanic
trained to work on today's computerized hi tech automobiles.  To be able to work on an old car, one must have understanding 
of how old cars are built, and the skills to fix old problems.  The same philosophy can be applied when working on old buildings.

      "Would You Hire a Modern Mechanic to Work on Your 1930 Cord ?"

Hence the term "Old House Mechanic"....

Renaissance Restorations is an Old House Mechanic...

Renaissance Restorations ONLY works on older homes and buildings, and has the understanding
of old building construction and the "quirks" in such construction.  Many times the firm has been hired to "undo" 
damage and improper repairs done to older buildings by those unfamiliar with old construction methods.

Building Code & Code Compliance
When most older homes were constructed, building code was non-existent.  Building code
was developed over the years (and continues to change) to insure buildings meet structural and design rules
and provide a level of safety.  Renaissance Restorations has an understanding of modern building codes and
when working on a restoration project, applies the latest building code to a project.  Modern materials such as 
steel lally columns vs. timber columns to support a building, moisture/insect resistant lumber is used to replace 
non compliant lumber.  Structural issues are addressed and corrected where applicable.

All the work done by Renaissance Restorations is to current building code, and in most cases, 
exceeds the minimum requirements for building code.  On many projects, work is done to "bring up to code" and to insure 
safety / fire / structural regulations are met.

Estimates
Renaissance Restorations does charge a fee for estimates and proposals.  This fee is based on the location,
size of the project, and other factors.  In the event a proposal is accepted, this fee is applied towards the cost of the
project.

Work Area
Renaissance Restorations does work in Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Connecticut

This Page Updated: 07/23/2011