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Home Getting Started Services Doors & Windows Molding House Colors Porches and Exteriors Research Maintenance Historical Presentations Old House Blog New Updated Saturday, October 3, 2009 How to Repair a Split in a Wood Door Panel. Wooden panels were typically fitted into grooves plowed in the door rails and stiles and left to float so they could expand and contract without binding and splitting. However, varnish, wax and dirt can build up over the years and stick the panel in place so it isn’t able to expand and contract. Since the wood can’t move, stress builds up and the panel eventually cracks and splits. . . Consultant Fees About HDC Contact Us There have been |
Welcome to Historic Design Consulting, LLC Historic Design Consulting, LLC. is dedicated to assisting homeowners, business and institutions preserve and restore historic properties from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
HDC specializes in the selection of millwork, including doors, windows and molding, that are appropriate for the age and style of your building. We can develop exterior and interior color schemes using period colors and provide plans for reconstructing porches and exterior ornaments. We also can assist homeowners in researching the history of their property and develop maintenance plans that will address the special needs of older homes. For further information, contact Mark Johnston mjohn@historic-design.com or click the Contact Us button in the Menu. |
