Brent Hull

Owner and founder of Hull Historical, Brent Hull is a nationally-acclaimed old house expert. In 1991, he attended North Bennet Street School in Boston, where he studied historical preservation. He has combined his passion for craftsmanship and restoring buildings with his love of historically inspired houses to become a leading industry expert in all things related to this subject matter.

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Books Every Builder Should Own
This essential reading list by carpenter and historic-preservation expert Brent Hull covers history, how-to, design, and more.
A Look Back: Why We Build the Way We Do
Historic home-building expert Brent Hull shares some fascinating stories about little-known historical influences on modern construction methods and details.
The Misused and Confused Chair Rail
If you master the classical proportions that dictate chair-rail heights, you will also understand what makes good interior designs feel right.
Dentil molding on a gable: plumb or square?
Q: What’s the correct way to run dentil molding on a gable end: plumb to the world or square to the rake? Aaron Parret, Great Falls, MT A: Brent Hull, owner…
Classical Proportions Make Attractive Trim
Greek and Roman orders of architecture can help establish molding size and placement.

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