We recently replaced this property’s old front door in Welwyn Garden City with a new bespoke door, designed to complement the original character of the house. New draught strips were fitted around the door to improve weather protection and reduce cold draughts. The door was then carefully stained in an antique oak finish, bringing out … Read more
We recently completely replaced this weather-damaged porch in Welwyn Garden City, carefully recreating it in solid oak while retaining its original character. The front door was also rehung, with new draught strips inserted to improve the fit and reduce cold air entering the property. The new porch and door were then fully decorated, providing a … Read more
Together with my son, James Black, we made these bespoke replacement sashes with double-glazed units, carefully keeping the original look of the old sashes. This was for a bay window in St Albans, and the result blends modern performance with the charm of the original design.
A recent project in St Albans – fitting a brand new Sapele handrail to this staircase. Sapele is a beautiful, durable hardwood with a deep reddish colour that really stands out once polished. Really pleased with how this one turned out!
This week I have been in the workshop making an oak window with an arched design. It will replace an existing window on an oak conservatory in Tewin.