Respecting the Architecture
"Document what is there before deciding what to change."
The Challenge of Heritage Trim
Historic profiles may not match readily stocked products; compare the existing details with the actual supplier catalogue. Restoring a Canadian heritage home requires a carpenter who understands custom milling, profile replication, and the specific geometry of 100-year-old structures.
Victorian Era
1837 - 1901Ornate, massive scale, and high drama. Characterized by 10"+ baseboards and elaborate plaster/wood combinations.
Common Profiles
- 12" Ogee Baseboards
- Bullseye Rosettes
- Plinth Blocks
Restoration Challenges
Finding matching profiles; requires custom milling CAD replication.
Craftsman / Arts & Crafts
1910 - 1930Focus on natural materials, horizontal lines, and visible joinery. Heavy, purposeful wood trim.
Common Profiles
- Box Beams
- Plate Rails
- Square-edge Casing
Restoration Challenges
Matching original 100-year-old stain patina without looking "new".
Custom Profile Matching
If the profile is not available from stock, ask a specialist supplier about a sample, measured profile drawing, tooling and a trial piece. Agree on species, finish and acceptable match before manufacture.
- Agree on the acceptable match
- Wood species matching
- Discuss joints with the restoration specialist
Request a Restoration Quote
Project worksheet
CategoryThis worksheet helps organise your project. Continue to the HAUSE intake to review and send it. Selected files are recorded as names only; their contents are not uploaded. Call HAUSE intake or email info@hause.ca.
Heritage location references
Check the relevant guidance
Source review: October 4, 2026. Check the exact product, local requirements and actual site conditions with the appropriate authority or qualified provider.