Modern & Traditional Building Materials – Preservation Cafe

Sep 1, 2016 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Local contractor Gary Barnhart gave a presentation on the characteristics of modern and traditional building materials and techniques on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Ebenezers Coffee House, 2nd and E Streets NE. (more…)

Repointing Mortar – Preservation Café

Apr 19, 2016 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

To repoint, or not to repoint: that is the question! Mortar may be the most over-looked and under-appreciated aspect of your row house. Architectural conservator Justine Posluszny Bello discussed mortar and repointing fundamentals for the Capitol Hill homeowner at a Preservation Café, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Ebenezers Coffeehouse. (more…)

New and Existing Roof Issues – Preservation Cafe

Mar 7, 2016 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Local Contractor Gary Barnhart discussed structure, maintenance and replacement of roofs, Thursday, March 17, 2016. (more…)

Home Maintenance Tips – Preservation Cafe

Nov 17, 2015 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Cliff Kornegay,  owner of Capitol Hill Home Inspections, discussed Home Maintenance Tips, with an emphasis on decks and deck inspections, at a Preservation Cafe, Wednesday, November 18, 2015. (more…)

Energy Code Fundamentals – Preservation Cafe

Oct 20, 2015 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

David Epley, Green Building and Sustainability Manager for DC’s Green Building Program (GBP) delivered the October 2015 Preservation Café. (more…)

Painted Brick: Pros & Cons – Preservation Cafe

Sep 22, 2015 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

The September 16, 2015 Preservation Cafe featured local architectural conservator and Capitol Hill resident, Justine Posluszny Bello, speaking on the issues associated with painting historic brick rowhouses.   (more…)