Alter Eagle Decks & Construction

read moreMantels & Trim: Cloverdale to San Rafael. Fine detail oriented trim and molding installation by a master carpenter. We supply and install classic finishing trim moldings for entire homes or one room at a time. Historic restoration carpentry and reproduction. Gordon the owner of Alter Eagle is a 30+ year experienced licensed master carpenter, completed an accredited apprenticeship with the Historic Commission and has Journeyman & Master Trade Qualifications. Various construction articles by Alter Eagle.

read moreMantels & Trim: Cloverdale to San Rafael. Our service area is really about you and your project. If we have to travel the North Bay 101 freeway in heavy traffic it limits our time to dedicate to your project and adds to cost. It's about being fair to our customers. LARGE PROJECTS - like decks and home renovation. The surrounding area of the cities listed above in the San Francisco North Bay. Larger projects sometimes require weeks to complete and generally have material deliveries and on-site work.

read moreMantels & Trim: Cloverdale to San Rafael. The Pergolas and Arbors in the examples are made with construction heart redwood. The Trellis uses kiln dried Western Red Cedar. They are custom made in the shop using hand selected redwood and sanded with routed edges and classic end details. Each is designed for it's location, oriented and built for the amount of shade you prefer. Estimating & Installation: The Pergolas Arbors or Trellises can usually be estimated during a site visit. Pergolas can also have the redwood stain applied in the shop so all the joints are sealed before assembly.

read moreMantels & Trim: Cloverdale to San Rafael. I use a few basic rules used by carpenters for centuries. The "golden ratio" is a proportion based on nature used in ancient Greek temple design and later refined by the Romans. During the architectural renaissance those combined design elements became known as the "classical order". A scale using three main divisions; pedistal, column and entablature to define balance. We still apply that proportion and scale to moldings today. Our architectural molding styles basically came from two sources.

read moreMantels & Trim: Cloverdale to San Rafael. Built with 3/4 maple ply and a solid face frame construction, we don't use particle board on any of our cabinets. Like the historical craftsman built-in cabinets the doors are hand made in my woodworking shop in the shaker style. Paint grade cabinets can have a brushed on primer then they are typically finished in place by your painter after install. Estimating & Installation: Paint grade custom cabinets can usually be estimated during a site visit. The location is measured onsite then the layout is calculated and the units are built in the shop.

read moreProfessionally trained and accredited master carpenter with 30 years of building experience on site through out the project. Award winning licensed bonded and insured remodeling construction contractor. We only use licensed certified trades. What you don't see is just as important to us as the high quality craftsmanship put into our finishes. Mantels & Trim: Cloverdale to San Rafael. Bathroom remodels using the services of a local master carpenter with over 30 years experience. Framing and finishing to a high standard of craftsmanship with a custom woodworking shop.