As Brent gained experience and new talents his reputation grew. In 2003 John Wiley published Brent’s first book, Historic Millwork, A Guide to Restoring and Recreating Doors, Windows and Moldings of the Late Nineteenth to Mid-Twentieth Centuries. His expertise and this book lead to many new opportunities including helping companies design products for new construction.

Brent designed an award winning line of moldings for Windsor Mill (www.windsormill.com) which is available nationally through pro-lumber yards. Called the WindsorONE Classic American Molding Collection, these moldings elevate the environment that architects, designers, and homebuilders work in today. Brent believes it is the success of these moldings that demonstrates the value of historic traditions; in that this historic perspective reveals opportunity for great design today.

In 2003 Brent was approached by a representative of the Winterthur museum in Delaware. Winterthur (www.winterthur.org), an American country estate, is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. In the early 20th century, H. F. du Pont and his father, Henry Algernon du Pont, designed Winterthur in the spirit of 18th and 19th century European country houses.  Winterthur and its collection of American antiques and articles is considered one of the most extensive and finest in the world. H.F. du Pont who built this collection in the first half of the 20th century, not only collected great American antiques but also rooms from important and significant American Homes dating from 1640 to 1840. With over 175 unique rooms in the museum, these architectural interiors and pieces represent an incredible view of architecture and design in early America.

Brent’s relationship with the museum has blossomed and today Brent is the exclusive provider of architectural interiors (doors, mantels, moldings, paneled walls, etc) for Winterthur. In 2006, Brent signed a contract with the museum to write a 4-part series on the architectural interiors of the museum. The first book is due out in early 2008 and will showcase the moldings and paneled walls from the Georgian and Federal period.

In the October 2005 issue of This Old House magazine, Brent Hull was honored to be included in their inaugural Contractor Hall of Fame. The Contractor Hall of Fame was an effort by the editor’s of TOH, to find the top professionals working in preservation across the country. Through nominations only, from historic and preservation-minded groups nationally, they weeded through an initial pool of over 500 companies and individuals. Brent was chosen because of his experience and unique knowledge of historic homes and historic building methods.

Brent Hull has become a popular speaker and frequent writer for numerous magazines including; Fine Homebuilding, Old House Journal, Tools of the Trade, and Period Homes Magazine.  Brent speaks frequently to architects, designers, builders, and homeowners, at national tradeshows and Traditional Building Conferences. He has appeared on Bob Villa’s Home Again and in a pilot for Old House Journal Television.

Currently, Brent is in the process of finishing his second book, The Death of Craftsmanship. This book takes a 200 year perspective of the home building process and points out opportunities for better design and quality for today’s homes.  Brent continues to build homes, consult for clients and speak nationally. Brent’s goal is to improve design in home building and help people understand not just how-to build but why.

Because of Brent’s unique experience in historic design, new construction, restoration, preservation, historic and custom millwork for commercial and residential properties, he is uniquely qualified to speak to the needs of the dynamic home building industry. Whether consulting or designing a new line of products, Brent brings an expertise that few can match. Brent is passionate about historically accurate and architecturally correct quality and design. A current hot trend, Brent believes that this will only continue as new home quality diminishes and the market seeks out products that make sense and ring true.