HAHN'S DONATES "GREEN" DOORS
TO HISTORIC CARRIAGE HOUSE
AT TWIN MAPLES
From October 1 to November 2, Twin Maples (214 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ) will be transformed into a “jewel” of a Show House -- a fundraising event to restore and preserve the historic property which hosts various charitable events and to benefit the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center in Morristown.
Because of Hahn’s Woodworking Company’s long reputation as quality designers and manufacturers of historically-accurate carriage house and entry doors, they were invited to participate in the project by Hiland Hall (of Hiland Hall Turner Architects, Bernardsville, NJ) and Roger Polo (of Polo Master Builders, Morristown, NJ). Hahn's will be fabricating and installing two overhead operating carriage house doors and transoms in the caretaker’s building.
The Carriage House on the property, home to the Twin Maples caretaker, will be dedicated to presenting to the public various ways to preserve older homes and utilize “green design” and building materials. “Green” designs use materials that are recycled, reused, or made from readily renewable resources.
Without sacrificing high traditional fabrication standards, Hahn's Woodworking utilized eco-friendly materials whenever possible to meet the green goals targeted by this project. Ample salvaged wood was not available, so Hahn's used formaldehyde-free, locally-grown cypress (less transportation = less fossil fuel used) for the transoms, door’s core, and face materials. Cypress is a sustainable species and has a high resistance to dampness, insects and fungal decay. Adhesives high in VOC’s were replaced by less toxic glues and the usual faster-drying finish materials were replaced with tung oil (free of solvents or other toxic additives), which forms a flexible waterproof finish that resists abrasions and does not blister and peel. (It should be noted that pure tung oil’s non-toxic nature makes it particularly appropriate for children’s toys and furniture and is recommended for wood finishing of kitchen tables and wooden chopping blocks (FDA approved for food contact) in addition for use on outdoor decks and outdoor furniture, wood siding and log homes.)
It is estimated that 20,000 area visitors will tour the Twin Maples Centennial Show House (and Carriage House), featuring well-known interior designers Christopher Peacock, Marshall Watson, Kim Nadel and Minion Gutierrez to name a few.
While all the designers’ fabrics and furniture will disappear in November, the custom carriage house doors by Hahn’s will remain as a permanent gift to the historic property.
