Many painting companies can give you a beautifully finished product in the short term.

However, the true test of quality comes later when elements have had their turn at the painted surface.

A once beautifully painted house will soon crack, chip, flake, and peel if the exterior surface wasn't properly cleaned, scraped, primed, and caulked, or was painted during improper weather conditions.

Click on the links below for some helpful Archictural Information & Old House Construction Details. Most of the information is in PDF format and depending on the size of the files, may take some time to download.

Included are several illustrated diagrams, specifications and drawings showing the building techniques and guidelines used during the early 1900's.

The LeTournau Project

The Laskey Project

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To see if you live in one of Elgin's four Historic Districts, Click here.

If your property is located in a historic district you must contact the City of Elgin's Historic Preservation Planner Christen Sundquist. Click here before you move forward.  She will also be able to provide you with information about code requirements and Grant availability.

The River Bluff Project

The Tracy Project