What makes coastal trim last in Charleston?

Crafted for the Lowcountry climate, our millwork is detailed to endure salt air, humidity, and years of daily use.

THE WORK

Built to the sixteenth of an inch

Every joint, cope, and finish is handled with the care coastal South Carolina demands of fine millwork. Here is how we approach it.

Coped corners and tight miters that stay closed through Lowcountry humidity.

Hand-sanded surfaces and a measured topcoat sequence for a calm, even sheen.

Site-based assembly so each piece fits its wall, its corners, and its light.

Small reveals and intentional proportions that read as quiet, considered design.

Detail shots

Detail shots of our custom trim and built-ins show the joinery and finish work we bring to Charleston's coastal homes.

Hand-fit joinery. Coped corners and hand-fitted joints keep trim tight through every season.

Recessed panel detail. Our raised and recessed panels stay true and never rack, even in humid air.

Gallery rail and stile. Gallery rail and stile proportions give built-ins a clean, considered rhythm.

Smooth sanded finish. Every surface sanded to a consistent sheen before the final coat goes on.

Mortise and tenon. Mortise and tenon joints on our built-ins hold their square for decades.

Scribe-fit to walls. Built-ins scribed tight to the wall will never show a gap as the house settles.

SPECIFIED PARTNERS

We work with manufacturer partners whose joinery and hardware match the standard of our trim work. Ask us about specifying for your project.

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