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Can you tell me what material you used for the shake? Wood or hardi?

Francesca Atkins

8 years ago

Palo Alto Historic Renovation · More Info

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PRO
NorthWall Builders, Inc.
8 years ago
It is wood. Thanks!
Cindi Evans
8 years ago
what is the name of the color you did in the wood?
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NorthWall Builders, Inc.
8 years ago
It was a custom color.
courtsf
7 years ago
Who was the architect for this house?
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7 years ago
Hello,

The architect for this renovation project was Aino Veira Da Rosa.

Thank you!

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