"Scott was excellent to work with...I and my parishioners are delighted with how the pews look. He and his crew were always most cordial. I highly recommend them for your next project."
Father Jerry Kopel Sacred HeartChurch, Gettysburg, SD
My historic preservation interest started in 1981 when I purchased a run down Greek Revival 1853 home named The Quint House on Main Street in the tiny hamlet of Rural, Wisconsin. As a community we worked to create the Rural On The Crystal National Register Historic District.
In the course of restoring antique furniture we discovered a process that more properly met established preservation standards for retention of existing stains and patinas. It was much better than what was the current common practice. (Harsh methods of paste soaking and water blasting). More importantly- it looked beautiful! The revelation has led us to some of the most prominent church and public wood restoration and preservation projects in the US. (Click to view my Preservation Resume).
To us it's not just "stripping and refinishing." How it looks matters. And, given the shear volume of wood in most church buildings, the impact of doing this work well can be breathtaking. That's why we do this. We love wood. Particularly old wood. (Also see our Woodwork Restoration website).
And given that we do most of our work at or near the churches we contract with the result is that it's taken us to places we would otherwise never have gone. And we've met all different kinds of really good people.
So please don't be afraid to call or email. It's OK. This is what we do and we really enjoy working together with folks like you.
- V Scott Beddome
Owner
Woodwork Restoration
262-527-8969