Located in Milton, Massachusetts, the Forbes House Barn and Carriage House has undergone a stabilization and restoration process. Weir Woodworks repaired, restored, and documented 40 windows with CAD drawings.

Forbes House Barn and Carriage House Window Restoration

Various sized windows after Weir Woodworks restoration, prior to reinstallation.

Third Haven Quaker Meeting House

Third Haven Meeting House, located in historic Easton, Maryland, is one of the oldest timber frame structures in the state. Weir Woodworks executed a restoration plan developed in collaboration with Maryland Historical Trust and the area’s leading architectural historian. The restoration plan included repair and replacement of siding boards, custom millwork for unique elements such as thresholds, repair and replacement of structural framing, and replacement of the wood timber sills at the base of the structure.

Custom Millwork

Weir Woodworks created custom tools to make a profile to match the existing unique ones in this 19th century Maryland home.

Profile Outline
Custom made profile
Apron in the workshop
Before final touches and priming
Apron before installation
Finished Apron in place

Window Sash Repair

Located in southern Anne Arundel County, this 19th century home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Weir Woodworks repaired and replaced several windows and worked with the homeowners to ensure that any historic easement requirements are met.

Window in place prior to repair
Temporary window in place
Window repair in process
Window repair in process
Window repair prior to painting
Finished windows ready for installation

Chase Lloyd House

Located on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, MD, the Chase Lloyd House is a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic places. Weir Woodworks provided a detailed conditions analysis of the Venetian window, one of the character defining elements of the Chase Lloyd House, as well as specifications for necessary repairs.

Interior photo of Venetian window
Exterior photo of Venetian window
Revit CAD diagram of suggested exterior repairs
Revit CAD profile showing column bases

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Revit CAD diagram of necessary interior repairs
Thermal imaging is one of several diagnostic tools used by Weir Woodworks

The Clifton Institute in Warrenton, Virginia is home to an original structure that was once used as a kitchen quarter for the main residence. Weir Woodworks designed and reconstructed doors and frames and window frames to ensure the structural integrity of the building.

Taking detailed measurements for replacement sills

Reconstructed door frame with original door

Reconstructed door frame and board and batten door

Exterior of reconstructed frame and door

Window frames reconstructed using historically accurate beading

Flint Farm in Lincoln, Massachusetts has been owned and farmed by the Flint family for 13 generations. The front porch of the 1905 farmhouse was stabilized and re-decked by Weir Woodworks in the summer of 2020.

All decking was removed to assess the condition of the joists and stone foundation

Failing trim is replaced with reconstructed material to match original

Deck and Window Sash Repair

This repair took place at one of the oldest timber frame homes in Anne Arundel County dating to the early 18th century. Weir Woodworks reconstructed a side deck and railing, and reglazed an upper dormer window.