In the News
Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber Construction has worked on numerous projects which have involved converting old buildings into alternative uses. The staff continually enjoys the challenge of converting these historic structures into new use, taking a vacant building that might otherwise be demolished and putting it back as a contributing resource for the larger community.
Mr. Fitzgerald himself has numerous experiences and a unique expertise in the consultation, development, design, reuse and construction of new and historic projects and continues to reach out to the community to educate and encourage the preservation of these buildings. In cooperation with local libraries as well as non-profit organizations such as the Frederick County Barn Stormers Organization and the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation, Mr. Fitzgerald has led numerous talks and lectures ranging in subjects from rigging and lifting a building to recognizing maintenance and repair issues. When it comes to covered bridges Mr. Fitzgerald has led volunteer efforts to rebuild the Loys Station Bridge and put a new roof on the Roddy Road Bridge.
Mr. Fitzgerald has also produced several multi-media presentations on various subjects of preservation, restoration and construction that have been tailored for different audiences, including like-minded professionals and concerned citizens.
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Historic Barns of Maryland Various, Maryland Maryland Public Television's "Outdoors Maryland" Historic Barns of Maryland |
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Shamrock Shenanigans Thurmont, Maryland Newsletter of the Shamrock Restaurant, Vol. 33, Issue 2, Fall 2010 Page 1 |
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"Bridging the gap to a new look" - Frederick News Post, June 07, 2009 Frederick, Maryland Restoration of Roddy Road Covered Bridge over Owens Creek near Thurmont. Volunteers converge on the Roddy Road covered bridge over Owens Creek near Thurmont early Saturday to replace the worn ribbed metal roofing with standing seam metal. (Photo by Sam Yu) |
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"At home in the barn: Couple preserve a piece of history" - Frederick News Post, June 07, 2009 Woodsboro, Maryland Conversion of 1788 Stone End Barn to Residence. The Clarkes' home was once a barn. The stone-end structure was originally built in 1788 and rebuilt in 1908 after a fire. (Photo by Skip Lawrence) |
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"Structural Concerns Force Closure of Purcellville Roller Rink" - Leesburg Today, June 11, 2009 Leesburg, Maryland Structural Repair of Failure in Timber Framed Tabernacle Building Heavy vertical or horizontal loads on the frame of the building, as can be occur in severe weather, could cause sufficient structural stress to result in a potential for public harm. |
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"Volunteers replace roof on historic bridge" - Gazette.Net, June 11, 2009 Thurmont, Maryland Standing Seam Sheet Metal Roof over Historic Covered Bridge Workers remove the old roof from the Roddy Creek covered bridge. Fitzgerald's Heavy Timber Construction Inc. lead the effort, along with 20 volunteers. (Bill Ryan photo) |
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"The return of the Barnstormers Tour" - Frederick News Post, June 14, 2009 Frederick County, Maryland 1861 Bank Barn Conversion to Woodworking Shop The structure was stripped to its skeleton, as the pine siding was planed to remove the paint and reinstalled inside the barn. New poplar siding was installed outside and a new roof system was built. |
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"Barnstorming for ideas," Frederick News Post, March 3, 2009. Frederick, Maryland Barn Restoration Consultant Presents Simple Repair Solutions Barn restoration specialist Dean Fitzgerald, president and CEO of Fitzgerald's Heavy Timber Construction, gives a presentation on relatively simple solutions for repairing and preserving old barns. (Photo by Bill Green) |
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"Barn expert talks construction, history in library series," Frederick News Post, January 11, 2009. Thurmont, Maryland Historic Preservation Expert Gives Seminar on Period Barn Construction Techniques Barn restoration and preservation specialist Dean Fitzgerald explains the construction principles found in old barns common to the region during a seminar. (Photo by Skip Lawrence) |
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"Fisher renovations approved by city," Gazette.net, July 24, 2008. Frederick, Maryland Rehabilitation of 3 Story Brick Warehouse for Office Space Frederick's Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved plans to rehabilitate the three-level former warehouse. |
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"Challenging renovation begins," Gazette.net, July 10, 2008. Frederick, Maryland Restoration Company Furnishes Performance Bond for Timely Completion The company posted a performance bond of $350,000 to ensure the building's rehabilitation within 18 months. In that timeframe, the rehabilitation must be complete and have a certificate of occupancy. |
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"Local company builds them like they used to," Frederick News-Post, Jannuary 31, 2007. Woodsboro, Maryland Excerpt From Frederick News Post Article, January 31, 2007 For about 15 years, the company has worked to build and restore timber frame structures, from covered bridges and churches to woodsheds, smokehouses and barns. (Photo by Sam Yu) |
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"Bridge pavilion to be rebuilt," Frederick News Post, January 21, 1998. Frederick, Maryland Preservationists Develop Park Pavilion at Historic Covered Bridge Site Dean Fitzgerald said his group plans to develop a park pavilion where one used to exist near the bridge. According to Mr. Fitzgerald, the pavilion was vandalized and destroyed in the late 1970s. |
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"Bridge will span another century," The Leader, January 31, 1997. Frederick, Maryland The Leader Article, January 31, 1997. The Leader Article, January 31, 1997. |
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"Wooden structures given new life," Frederick News Post, November 25, 1996. Frederick, Maryland "...there isn't a more solid, long-lasting construction..." Frederick News Post Article, November 25, 1996. |
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American Builders Quarterly, Spring 2009 - Volume 19 Thurmont, Maryland "Detail makes the difference between a building that simply lasts as long as a mortgage and a building that lasts multiple generations." American Builders Quarterly, Spring 2009 - Volume 19 |
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