Walking Old Town’s historic streets, you’ll spot an unusual architectural form: houses with a single-sloped roof and a tall, windowless wall. These “flounder houses,” named
Last week, while assessing the floors during a renovation of a historic Old Town Alexandria home, I found myself kneeling on heart pine boards that
In older homes, fresh air came through gaps in construction – around windows, through walls, and up from basements. Modern building methods create tighter spaces,
In our century of building in Alexandria, we’ve learned that successful permit applications require a careful balance of detail and clarity. Here’s what you need
Rust Construction participated in the 53rd Annual Alexandria Christmas Walk on December 7th. The weather could not have been better. We had friends and family
Rust Construction was a proud sponsor of the 2024 Alexandria Turkey Trot 5 Miler – a mercifully flat course that runs down Commonwealth and Mount
Price is often a primary factor for homeowners from upgrading or remodeling their kitchens. This is especially true in the DC Metro area, where kitchen
Alexandria Zoning – Know Your Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) Before You Design Floor-to-area ratio (FAR) is a term applied to the measurement of the aggregate area
If you plan to remodel a property in Old Town Alexandria, there is a good chance that your project is subject to the oversight of