Roundhouseworks

I turn reclaimed, vintage wood, tin and metal roofing and odd pieces of hardware into birdhouses of architectural beauty and distinction. All of my designs are original and are my own. Most of my material comes from Midwest-area farm buildings in various stages of decline or deconstruction. Each of my birdhouses is handmade and designed to serve the needs of small backyard cavity-nesting birds (e.g., chickadees, wrens, titmice, nuthatches, finches) according to ornithological recommendations from The Audubon Society and The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service in regard to interior dimensions, materials, and issues such as ventilation, predator guards, and clean-out access. Most important to me is that each birdhouse exhibit a distinct architectural style and art, part of the aesthetic appeal deriving from the tension between architectural sophistication and vintage, rustic material, with the added effect that many years, sometimes many decades of weathering have had on the appearance of the materials, often producing beautiful surface textures and colors. Though weathered, each piece of wood and metal is carefully selected for its structural integrity and good to last for many years to come. Visit my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/roundhouseworks.