Kevin Kahl Construction

Kevin Kahl Construction remodel, additions, decks, outdoor covers, kitchen, bath, basement, garage, replacement windows, cer Helping make your house a home for home for over 31 years.

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After months of worrying and doing work, I am proud of it is done. I am sure that the love I put into this restoration w...
06/23/2025

After months of worrying and doing work, I am proud of it is done. I am sure that the love I put into this restoration will continue as I witnessed the reactions of the few congregants who there for the install.

Building the light box for the peice to hang in front of.
06/15/2025

Building the light box for the peice to hang in front of.

Building the Oak frame that will match the church's interior.
06/06/2025

Building the Oak frame that will match the church's interior.

Installing rebar, photos are captioned.
05/26/2025

Installing rebar, photos are captioned.

After the weatherproofing putty has dried, buff the lead with "lampblack" until it is a shiny black.
05/26/2025

After the weatherproofing putty has dried, buff the lead with "lampblack" until it is a shiny black.

Weatherproofing: work the putty into the spaces between the glass and lead came. Then clean the excess putty off with ca...
05/14/2025

Weatherproofing: work the putty into the spaces between the glass and lead came. Then clean the excess putty off with calcium sulfate and a sharpened wood dowel. To finish I will polish the lead with lamp- black to a nice shine.

Solder and Repairs Finished. Next weather proofing.
04/13/2025

Solder and Repairs Finished. Next weather proofing.

Lead work is finished, now the solder.
04/01/2025

Lead work is finished, now the solder.

Now the lead work begins. Notice the damage to shoulder, it was filled with silicon and painted. I will be dealing with ...
03/25/2025

Now the lead work begins. Notice the damage to shoulder, it was filled with silicon and painted. I will be dealing with that damage in a more Permanant manner when the lead is done.

Washing the glass with a vinegar/dish soap solution. Some of the painted surfaces are coming out dull and some shiny, od...
03/18/2025

Washing the glass with a vinegar/dish soap solution. Some of the painted surfaces are coming out dull and some shiny, odd. One more cleaning after the piece is assembled and weatherproofed.

Patterns made from rubbings to build back to. Now removing the old lead came.
03/13/2025

Patterns made from rubbings to build back to. Now removing the old lead came.

Removed the reinforcing bars, this is what it will look like when finished. I will install the rebar on the back followi...
03/06/2025

Removed the reinforcing bars, this is what it will look like when finished. I will install the rebar on the back following the lead lines of the piece, so they won't show.

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Portland, OR
97230

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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