From Dilapidated & Dangerous to a Structurally Sound Showpiece
When the owners of this luxury historical apartment building on Seneca Lake completed their interior renovations, the aging porches remained a glaring eyesore—and soon revealed themselves to be a serious safety hazard. What began as an aesthetic refresh transformed into a comprehensive structural restoration, bringing these three-story lakefront porches back to life and ensuring they’ll be enjoyed safely for generations to come.
3 months
Seneca Lake
Geneva, NY
“We have an apartment building with large porches on all three floors overlooking Seneca Lake. Roots came to replace the flooring and railings. However, once the flooring was removed, extensive rot was found in most of the supporting structure. Roots called in an engineer, and the job became a major overhaul.
We gained full confidence in their ability to take on such a large project and restore the porches to a level much better than they ever were!! The finishes Ben, Joe, and Junior came up with were high quality and look amazing — much better than we imagined. I would highly recommend the whole team and thank them for their excellent work!!”
—Building Owner, Geneva, NY
After demolition revealed the shocking structural deficiencies, we brought in a structural engineer to design comprehensive support systems that would make these porches safer than they’d ever been. Through careful analysis and strategic reinforcement of posts, beams, joists, and the roof header, we created a solid foundation for the beautiful finishes to come.
This premium composite decking replaced three floors of failing surfaces with a beautiful, durable, low-maintenance solution that complements the building's historical character while standing up to lakefront weather for years to come.
Sleek new railings on all three levels provide the safety and security residents deserve while maintaining clean sightlines to the stunning Seneca Lake views that make this property special.
Fresh ceiling installations on all three floors replaced the sagging wooden panels, completing the transformation from top to bottom.
Following structural engineering analysis, all undersupported elements were reinforced or replaced to ensure long-term stability and safety.
The project progressed systematically through demo, structural repairs, decking installation, railing installation, and ceiling work to ensure quality at every stage.
What started as a cosmetic update evolved into a necessary structural overhaul, transforming these three-story porches into a showpiece worthy of the luxury apartments they serve. Now residents can confidently enjoy their lakefront views from porches that are not only beautiful but built to last, with high-quality finishes that surpass what the owners ever imagined possible.
Whether it's aesthetic concerns or hidden structural issues, we'll uncover the truth and deliver safe solutions.
