West Hartford has one of the most established residential markets in Connecticut with neighborhoods built primarily between the 1920s and 1950s. Tudor revivals, Colonial revivals and brick-clad colonials make up most of the homes in West Hartford Center, Bishops Corner and Elmwood. These homes have original wood trim from the construction era, ornate millwork, built-in china cabinets, formal staircases and detailed window casings that take careful brush work and fitting to repair or restore correctly. A&J Masonry approaches West Hartford carpentry with respect for the original 1920s through 1950s craftsmanship.
Common carpentry calls in West Hartford include built-in repair and refinishing on original 1920s and 1930s china cabinets and bookshelves, stair carpentry repairs on aging formal staircases, interior trim replacement where original casings have been damaged by water or wear, and custom built-in installations for home offices and modern closets. Each project gets approached with attention to the original architectural details. New work matches or complements what is already there rather than introducing modern profiles that would look out of place on an established West Hartford home.
Plaster walls and original woodwork in West Hartford homes need different approaches than newer drywall construction. Trim installed over plaster needs proper backing and fastener choices. Original wood that has been painted multiple times since the 1920s sometimes benefits from stripping back to bare wood for refinishing. Hardwood floors in West Hartford homes often need careful work where carpentry meets the floor at transitions and stair landings. A&J Masonry handles these West Hartford carpentry challenges with the right approach. Proper plaster anchoring. Careful stripping when the original wood is worth saving. Quality trim work that respects the original construction.
