Remodels are tough. I did two jobs for the historic section of Cafe Vermillionville. One was to strengthen the second level floor to use as an office the other was to rebuild the front porch. Problem is, with historic buildings, you can use modern materials however, they can't be visible. The front porch has steel columns clad with wood. We had to consruct a new foundation too. That was concrete with an antique brick veneer. The second floor was a challenge because the structure we were connecting to was, shall we say, questionable. We got it done but it was touch and go for a while.





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