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enced finish carpenter; Steve Tfenney from Orlean, an expert in wood joinery; and Bruce Westfall, another talented carpenter.
The crew at The Old House Builder boasts a combined construction resume that spans 100 years.
“A lot of people think that when you’re working in a very old way of constructing buildings, that you are using antique tools,” chuckled Steve Tenney. “But that simply isn’t the case.” As proof, Tenney pointed to their display of shiny new chisels, a planer, large mallet and slick.
What was noticeably missing were boxes of nails. They’re not necessary in erecting this giant superstructure, held together by the balance of weight and meticulously fashioned joints.
The Old House Builder Team is busy these days.
“We recently finished a restoration project, and we’re working on some smaller projects, like a gazebo, to supplement our income. But this is really what we’re all about,” said Dareing, as he gazed out over his rows of cypress.
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