Experience the excitement of seeing the building process come to life on an on-site tour. There's nothing quite like exploring the details firsthand, from the tools and materials to the craftsmanship that shapes every space. This tour offers a unique, up-close look at modern construction, giving you a chance to gain valuable insights and inspiration that can only be captured in person.

Experience the artistry of exceptional craftsmanship at the stunning Italian Revival tour, where timeless architectural elegance meets modern building science excellence. Join Brent Hull of Hull Millwork, Matt Risinger, and the Build Experts™ for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour that will inspire your next high-performance building project and transform how you approach quality construction.

Hardwood Floors Expert

A restoration project of this size often has 40-50 people on site at a time, which makes protecting and preserving the hardwoods vital.

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Brent Says:
"Icon Protection™ Ram Board® shields surfaces damage, dirt, and moisture. It is an essential step to protect the integrity of the hardwood floors."cladding system.

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Pocket Doors Expert
Cavity Sliders pocket doors create a space-saving modern solution focused on aesthetics and practicality.
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Brent Says:
"Pocket doors are the perfect combination of functionality and sleek design for the perfect space-saving doorway solution. Cavity Sliders make an incredible door system that both looks great and is easy to install."

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100 Year Window® Expert
Hull Millwork's 100 Year Window® provides authenticity and charm when window restoration is not possible. By using traditional woodworking methods and rot-resistant, solid wood, Brent's windows are designed to stand the test of time.
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Brent Says:

"Our team constructs premium wood windows with superior materials and expertise that result in historic charm and hand-crafted accuracy. These windows are built to last generations."

Hull Millwork's Master Carver Expert
Explore the magic and artistry of Hull Millworks master carver, Vasyl Bevz, where he transforms an idea into an unforgettable piece of art. With over 30 years of experience, Vasyl's creations have depth and beauty that are stunning.

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Brent Says:
"Vasyl's is a master craftsman that brings hand-crafted carvings to life with amazing intricacies and details that are magical and tell a story."

Guest Room Expert
Explore the far west wing and the masculine guest room that features extraordinary trim, molding, and paint finishes. Focused on detail, craftsmanship, and reliability, the trim and molding bring an elegant finish to the room.
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Brent Says:
"In this restoration, we used paint finishes and craftsmanship specialty trim and molding products that enhance the beauty and ambiance of any room. The attention to finishes detail enhances the original European design."

Rotunda Room Columns Expert
The columns in the rotunda room are expertly constructed with steel, engineered to carry the tremendous load of 180 pounds per cubic foot of Indiana limestone. Without comprising the integrity of the design, the Indiana limestone brings unique beauty to the grand nature of rotunda room.
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Brent says:
"Indiana limestone brings unmatched strength and timeless beauty to the rotunda columns without sacrificing design integrity—a perfect embodiment of the New House, Old Soul ethos."

Experience firsthand how Jim Scott & Sons masterfully implements innovative building science principles through their custom home, where visitors will witness the revolutionary Monopoly Framing technique in action and gain valuable insights into how these advanced construction methods deliver superior energy efficiency, durability, and performance for tomorrow's homes.

Exterior Assembly
These innovative X-Brackets create the base for a structural insulation system with a built-in rain screen pocket. One of their biggest advantages is versatility—they can be easily attached to studs using standard nails or screws. The closed-cell foam exterior provides a vapor barrier, water barrier, and a high R-value per inch. When paired with 2x4s, the X-Brackets support a full stucco cladding system.
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Fireplace
A fireplace is often the leakiest part of a home, but the Isokern Magnum is engineered to deliver beauty without sacrificing efficiency. Crafted from natural volcanic pumice, these fireplaces are lighter than traditional masonry, yet stronger and more durable. The unique material provides exceptional insulation, improving draft performance while reducing heat loss.
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Dehumidification System
The Santa Fe dehumidifier integrates with the HVAC duct system while operating with its own independent controls. Its humidistat activates the dehumidifier whenever humidity levels need reduction, without relying on the air conditioner to run. This ensures a consistently more comfortable and balanced indoor environment.
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Heat Pump
Installed inside the home’s envelope, the LG Heat Pump Water Heater extracts heat from the surrounding air while releasing cool, dehumidified air into the room. These models are extremely quiet and can operate in Hybrid Mode, combining heat pump and resistance heating for greater output when needed.
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Stucco
Stucco is an exceptionally durable exterior assembly when water can properly escape, and in climates receiving more than 20” of annual rainfall, a rainscreen behind the board is best practice. Hydroblok enhances this assembly with maximum durability and insulation, excellent moisture resistance, and high structural integrity.
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Monopoly Framing
The Huber ZIP System sheathing is the basis for the Monopoly framing on this house. The trusses in the attic are clipped at the wall and the ZIP System wall & roof sheathing touch so that standard ZIP System flashing tape creates a tight air seal. The tight shell that ZIP System forms results in super low blower door scores.
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Cavity Sliders
The aluminum framed Cavity Slider pocket frame assembles quickly onside and can be customized to fit multiple opening sizes.  The aluminum is quite strong and makes for a rock-solid frame.  The Cavity Slider hardware also allows soft close in both directions if desired.
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