The Shrine of St. Joseph
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Livengood Contracting recently completed the intricate woodwork at the Shrine of St. Joseph restoring the original wood floor. The management team completed the research needed to restore the floor in the same manner as when originally installed. With the excellent craftmanship of Brian Perkins the restoration process was a success.
View the pictures below and see the original wood linen cloth below the floor and the time and intricate cuts of wood needed to make this floor return to it's original beauty.
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Horseshoe staircase for a homeowner
The staircase was designed by a local artist, Andrew Rieckenberg, in collaboration with Livengood Contracting and the woodworking craftmanship of Brian Perkins. Together Livengood Contracting brought the homeowner's vision to reality. The second phase to the project is the gorgeous specialty bar.
 Shrine of St. Joseph Completed FloorThe final product. Restored to it's original finish. |  Water DamageLivengood Contracting fabricated the intricate cuts to replace the damaged wood. |  Floor being repairedThis picture is an excellent representation of the floor in the Sacristy. |
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 PrintsLivengood Contracting was able to contract Daniel Perkins, a student at Rankin, to provide the drawings to represent the design on the floor of the Sacristy. |  Design that will be replicatedRepairing and making the square tiles to fit back into the existing floor. |  Fabricated DesignLivengood Contracting fabricated the design to replicate the original. |
 Puzzle PiecesOnce all the precise cuts were made it was like an intricate puzzle. |  Size of the wooden pieces |  Intricate designIntricate design around the border. |
 Linen ClothThe wood pieces were paper thin. |  Repairing the damaged woodThe picture is evidence of the water damage and wear over the 150 years. The linen fabric is attached. |  Linen cloth underneath the wood |
 Process of repairing damaged woodThe process of repairing the damaged wood and putting the linen cloth underneath is lengthy. |  Matching the woodMatching the wood. Old and new with precise cuts. |  Intricate Center Design |
 Making repairs. |  Setting the nails.After the repairs are made and nails in its time to set the nails. |  Repairs to the corner square. |
 Glue to hold the linen. |  Intricate pieces. |  Pieces cut to complete the corner.Brian cut the intricate pieces to complete the square corner. The pieces get placed on top of the linen and glue then nailed in place. |
 Placing the pieces of the square. |  Nails in place |  Nailed down in placeThe nails once driven bring up the excess glue. |
 Nailed! |  Setting the nails.Setting all of the nails. |  Sanding |
 Sanding the floor.During all phases involving sanding a containment plan was in place to control the dust. |  Coming along. |  The Center piece of the floorCutting the small pieces of wood to fit back into the design. |
 Working on the center of the floorWorking on setting a small piece of wood. |  Repairs up to the cornerThis section was repaired up to where the sub-floor needed some work. |  Ready for toning |
 Sanding the floor. |  The floor as it is sanded. |  Time to sand. |
 The slow but obvious progress. |  Unfinished |  shrine 13.jpg |
 Toning the different colors of wood |  shrine 12.jpg |  shrine 11.jpg |
 Beautifully sanded |  shrine 3.jpg |  All toning completed |
 Final Finish | Sacristy Floor |  Sacristy Floor |
 Application of the top coat |  Finish | Final Finish |
 Final Finish | shrine 11.jpg |  Finished Floor |
 Cabinet restored |  Original Cabinet |  Sanding of cabinet |
 Sanded cabinet sides |  IMG_1708.JPG |  Stained the original colorReady to be put back in one piece |
 Stained cabinetReady for installation. |  Stained CabinetCabinet is ready to be completed |  Marble top for cabinet |
 Corner cabinetInstalled | Shrine of St. Joseph Completed FloorThe final product |
 The designDrawings of the artist's, Andrew Reickenberg, vision. |  Wood cutPrecise cuts based on templates. |  Glue |
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 4 1 wood for stairs 3.JPG |  Clamps during the glue phase |  7 wood for stairs 5 |
 Clamps during the glue phase |  Making the curves |  Rounding the wood for the stairs |
 Clamped and drying |  Working on the stairs |  The template |
 Laser precision |  Stairs |  Stairs |
 Taking care of the details |  Landing |  Landing |
 Checking the fit prior to stain |  Prior to stain | Prior to Stain |
Prior to Stain |  The Horseshoe stairs |  View from the back |
 The stairs |  Stained |  Beautiful |
 drying process |  Staining the wood |  Beautiful |
 The choice of stain |  Checking the metal and the dimension |  Good view |
 Stained |  Different view |  Template made |
 template |  Preparation for installationSelect demolition of existing stairs |  Preparation for the stairs |
 Building up for the stairs |  Preparation for stairs |  Preparing the wall for support |
 Support |  Almost done |  Installation |
 Installation |  Installation |  Installation |
 Installation |  Installation |  Installation |
 Installation |  Steps from kitchen |  Steps from kitchen completed |
 View down the stairs |  40.jpg |  The Horseshoe Staircase |
A Beautiful Bar for a Homeowner
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The bar was designed by a local artist, Andrew Rieckenberg, in collaboration with Livengood Contracting and the woodworking craftmanship of Brian Perkins. Together Livengood Contracting brought the homeowners vision to reality. The bar is a one of a kind piece of art. It compliments the horseshoe stairs previously designed by Andrew and built and installed by Livengood Contracting.
 bar completed.jpg |  The Base/spine of the bar |  The cabinets assembled |
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 Curved doors in place |  Counter top clamped on |  Unfinished |
 Metal template |  Lights tested under the bar top |  Sanding the side of the bar |
 Cabinet doors stained |  Bar unstained |  Stain being applied |
 Assembled in the shop |  Base of bar fitted |  Completed Bar |
Completed Bar |  Completed bar |  bar completed 3.jpg |
A Moving Project
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The largest crate to date! This crate was built to store a large mirror that once graced the walls at a local restaurant. The crates are designed and built by Livengood Contracting for clients through McGuire Moving and Storage. It's a wonderful relationship that keeps people's precious items secure so they can be safely moved.
 Frame to the largest crate yet! |  Moving the crate in |  Securing with foam |
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 The mirror secured in the crate |  Out in the hallway |  Moving the crate |
 Moving the crate down the steps |  Ready for the Movers |
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