Historic Preservation Carpentry on Nantucket
Focusing on preservation carpentry and timber framing, we specialize in historic homes on Nantucket, dedicated to maintaining the integrity of early historic architecture.
About Us
What We Do
King Post Preservation, Inc. is a preservation carpentry firm and timber framing shop located on Nantucket. Our skilled team specializes in structural frame repairs, historic molding and millwork, lime masonry, horsehair plaster, window and sash restoration, and consulting for historic homes. We take pride in working on early historic homes that require everything from significant structural interventions to meticulous attention to the smallest details.
Working with King Post Preservation, Inc
We collaborate closely with homeowners, general contractors, architects, and interior designers, especially when it comes to historic homes in Nantucket. From the first walk-through to the last punch-list item, we stay engaged, explain options in plain language, and ensure that our preservation carpentry and timber framing techniques keep the work aligned with both the structure’s needs and the project schedule.
Why King Post?
We are preservation artisans and craftsmen specializing in historic homes, particularly those in Nantucket. Our hands-on expertise with early New England houses is complemented by a fully equipped shop for custom millwork and a commitment to traditional, time-tested methods, including preservation carpentry and timber framing. Every project presents an opportunity to stabilize, repair, and refine a historic building so it can continue to stand for generations.