04/29/2026
For the last many years, most of Scott’s work has consisted of a broad spectrum of custom orders of all kinds, big and small.Many are very challenging in one way or the other because of the unique nature of each project.
But that is also what makes things interesting!
This large commission proved challenging because Scott was tasked with trying to replicate a very ornate piece of “cast iron”, in this case, a “crest”.
What is a Crest? “Cresting was used as a finishing touch to create a "crown" on roofs, towers, or cupolas, commanding the eye skyward.”
Cast iron, though it looks similar to wrought iron, is created through a completely different process.With cast iron, the iron is melted and poured into sand molds.
This “crest” was commissioned by Heritage Restoration Inc. “(HRI Group) is proudly a Canadian, family owned and operated business that has been restoring heritage buildings and structures across Ontario for over a century.”
https://hrigroup.ca/about-us/
This crest was placed on the roof of the Thomas Williams House in Moncton, with the help of a crane.There are numerous other restoration efforts happening at this historic house.
Thomas Williams House is named after Thomas Williams, a prominent Monctonian, who was the treasurer for the Intercolonial Railway.
“Built in 1883, this heritage home stands as an elegant symbol of local life during the Victorian era. Today, the Thomas Williams House is a designated municipal heritage site.
Scott is very proud to have been a part of restoring this beautiful Historic home.
