The following is a courtesy list of vendors who have been recommended to our office by historic property owners in Montgomery County. We do not certify or endorse their services, nor do we discredit the work of any vendors not appearing on this list. If you have suggestions of additional professionals whose talents and reliability merit inclusion on this list, please contact us.
Windows
Slocomb windows – can provide fixed insulated panel without mullions, warranty www.slocombwindows.com
Roofing
Flat roof coating: SureCoat seamless, warranty http://surecoatsystems.com/surecoat-elastomeric-roof-coating/
Heating
Radiant heating: Zmesh – Carderock Springs homeowner testimonial: “a floor heating system that looks like screen that you roll out, staple in place and can install hardwood directly on top of (nailing right through the zmesh). It’s an electrical system, so you don’t have to worry about expensive hydro controls systems, leaks or finesse in the installation process. Very inexpensive to operate.” www.zmesh.com
Restoration – Architectural Elements
-Conservation Solutions, 8905 Ballard Lane, Clinton, MD 20735 conservation of mid-century architectural metals, concrete mosaic, and sculpture INFO@CONSERVATIONSOLUTIONSINC.COM 866-843-1774 conservationsolutionsinc.com
-Daniel Donnelly Modern Design offers on occasion mid-century building parts. Michael Shapiro notes that aluminum grillwork was salvaged from an Alexandria Giant slated for demolition. www.danieldonnelly.com
INTERIORS
Kitchens
Konst – modern cabinets and kitchen design, Bethesda www.konstsiematic.com
Furnishings
-Daniel Donnelly Modern Design, 1200 N. Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-4672
New and Restoration of Vintage Furniture www.danieldonnelly.com
-Modern Mobler, DC and Kensington. New, restoration, design. www.modernmobler.com
OTHER RESOURCES
Publications
Thomas C. Jester, Twentieth-Century Building Materials: History and Conservation
Theodore H. M. Prudon, Preservation of Modern Architecture, Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2008
Realtors
Michael Shapiro moderncapitaldc.com/
email: michael@moderncapitaldc.com 301-503-6171