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Calvin Klein, Fashion Designer I have retained Brian Cooper and Early New England Restorations for over 15 years and they have done exemplary work. The first project was the procurement and installation of 10,000 s.f. of 250-year-old wide-pine flooring in my home in East Hampton. They hand finished the floors to a beautiful chocolate brown, using all non-toxic natural finishes. This element gave me exactly the look and feel I requested. Brian also restored the ancient boathouse on the edge of the salt pond. With his abundant knowledge of wood and wooden structures, they brought this wonderful old building back to life, without compromising its natural beauty and sense of antiquity. Brian was able to locate full-length old growth planks for the rebuilding of the maindeck, which sits out over the water. The chimney/fireplace is now fully usable and looks like it has always been there. This boathouse will be enjoyed for generations. Brian and his team have been very helpful in solving a multitude of problems on the main house. They've resolved issues relating to ventilation, flashing, dry rot, heating, humidification, painting and many maintance issues that had previously been difficult to resolve. Brian's architectural millwork shop, Deschenes & Cooper, milled all of the replacement doors, moldings and column bases, which were previously rotted; they used the best materials for the finest results. Brian is also very reliable, showing up in a timely fashion and staying until work is completed. Calvin Klein |