Delaware Valley Architectural Heritage Standards-Grounded Historic Preservation • NPS Technical Compliance
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Hanson Fine Building

86 W Johnson St • Founded 1986 • Regional Coverage: Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, Chester County
(215) 483-8338 Visit Official Website ↗

Contractor Background & Craft Discipline

Located in Philadelphia's historic Northwest (Germantown/Mount Airy), Hanson Fine Building has been a regional leader in preservation carpentry and sustainable historic building performance since 1986. Their craft team treats original architectural woodwork as non-renewable cultural resources, restoring original wood sash, frames, and ornate entrance portals with meticulous attention to historic details.

Documented Preservation Specialties

Architectural Timber & Sash RestorationCustom Period Millwork & Wood DoorsHistoric Building Envelope UpgradesNPS Standards Carpentry

Documented Project Focus & Regional Experience

Award-winning restoration projects on 18th- and 19th-century properties in Germantown, Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, and the Pennsylvania Main Line.

Preservation Standards Advisory

Historic structures require specialized techniques and breathable materials. When undertaking restoration work, ensure contractors follow established National Park Service preservation guidelines (such as Preservation Brief #2 for breathable lime mortar repointing on historic masonry or sash preservation over vinyl replacement).