A Gothic Renovation

Our blog today isn’t necessarily a lesson on vinyl or even a how-to. We just wanted to share with you the process of turning one family’s dream of preserving history into a reality. Now, before anyone gets upset about how the rules for the preservation of historical buildings weren’t followed because a similar material wasn’t used as the original, this is not a home that is registered with any historical society or preservation society. It’s just a really old home that was purchased out of love and being preserved to its original look, or as close to it as possible, instead of being torn down or re-faced. Kudos to the owners and their dream to keep this Victorian beauty alive and well in Anchorage… Kentucky, that is.

The original Victorian Home

A later version of the Victorian with original wood Bargeboard missing

The renovation in progress– front of house.

13 gables in total spanning from 9 to 21 feet, renewed and preparing for the new 100% vinyl/PVC Bargeboard that will last a lifetime.

Vinyl has been chosen as the new material for the Bargeboards* being replaced in the gables because of its long-lasting, durable and maintenance-free properties.

Even the fine detailing and curves of the bargeboard are possible with vinyl.

The Gothic-inspired replicas in 100% vinyl/PVC.

*What exactly is bargeboard? Bargeboards — also called vergeboards — hang from the projecting end of a roof typically to conceal roof timbers. Bargeboards are often elaborately carved and ornamented. Homes in the Carpenter Gothic style have highly ornamented bargeboards.