Historic Preservation

Restore your brickwork with our permanent masonry staining solution. Our natural formula penetrates the brick, enhancing its beauty without altering its texture. This long-lasting, low-maintenance solution resists fading and weathering, ensuring your brickwork stays beautiful for years to come.

Brick staining is a great way to repair damage to masonry surfaces, including powerwash damage, fire damage, acid damage, graffiti, or damage from car impacts. Staining can be used to repair the appearance of masonry surfaces, as well as to help protect the masonry from further damage. Staining is a cost-effective and fast-acting solution, with minimal disruption to the surrounding area. Professional masonry staining services can help ensure the job is done quickly and correctly, with long-lasting results.

Transform your home with a masonry staining makeover! We offer a range of color options to match your personal style. From sleek black stains to whitewash stains and trendy grey stains, we can create a vibrant makeover with multiple colors or a unified look.

We understand that sometimes expansion on a building is necessary, but the original brick or stone isn't available. That's why we offer brick and stone staining for additions! Find a brick or stone with a similar size and texture to the existing brick or stone, and we can stain it to match.

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Alternatively, we can also color enhance the old brick or stone to match the new addition. Our brick and stone staining for additions is a great way to make sure your building looks seamless and cohesive.

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What is Brick Stain Problem Resolution?

Brick stain problem resolution involves correcting color discrepancies in bricks, whether during the manufacturing process or after installation. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as variations in clay composition, firing temperatures, or weathering.

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Why is Brick Stain Problem Resolution Important?

• Aesthetics
• Brand reputation
• Project efficiency

What is Project Scope and Budgeting?

Project scope and budgeting involve defining the specific goals, requirements, and costs associated with a masonry project. In complex situations we work hand in hand with the building owner's engineer of choice and perform hands-on destructive and non-destructive testing. This process minimizes unforeseen conditions and ensures that the repair plan is appropriately designed. This process helps to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

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Why is Project Scope and Budgeting Important?

• Clear project goals
• Early recognition of hidden conditions
• Accurate cost estimation
• Effective resource allocation
• Risk mitigation

What is a Masonry Investigation?

A masonry investigation is a thorough assessment of a building's masonry elements to identify any signs of damage, deterioration, or structural instability. This involves a detailed examination of the building's foundation, walls, chimneys, and other masonry components.

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Why is a Masonry Investigation Important?

• Early detection of issues
• Informed decision-making
• Accurate repair plans and budgets
• Preservation of historical structures
• Enhanced safety

What is Lintel Repair and Replacement?

Lintel repair and replacement involves fixing or replacing the horizontal support beams that are located above windows and doors. These beams are crucial for supporting the weight of the structure above them.

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Why is Lintel Repair and Replacement Important?

• Ensures structural integrity
• Prevents water damage
• Assures safety for the building occupants and general public

What is Parapet Rebuilding?

Parapet rebuilding involves the reconstruction of the top section of a building's exterior wall. This can be necessary due to damage caused by weather, age, or structural issues.

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Why is Parapet Rebuilding Important?

• Ensures structural integrity
• Improves building appearance
• Keeps water out of the structure by tieing masonry into the existing roofing system

What is Stone Consolidation?

Stone consolidation is a process that involves strengthening and stabilizing deteriorating stone materials. This technique is often used to preserve historic and heritage buildings.

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Why is Stone Consolidation Important?

• Preserves historical heritage by stabilizing original masonry units
• Protects building structure
• Enhances building appearance

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What is Terra Cotta Repair and Replacement?

Terra cotta repair and replacement is a specialized process that involves repairing or replacing damaged terra cotta elements on a building. Terra cotta is a type of ceramic material that is often used for decorative purposes on historic buildings.

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Why is Terra Cotta Repair and Replacement Important?

• Preserves architectural heritage
• Enhances building appearance
• Protects building structure

What is Stone Patching and Replacement?

Stone patching and replacement is a specialized process that involves repairing or replacing damaged stone elements on a building. This can include repairing cracks, chips, or spalling, as well as replacing entire stone units.

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Why is Stone Patching and Replacement Important?

• Preserves building integrity
• Increases property value
• Protects against water damage
• Enhances building appearance

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What is Exterior Wall Coating?

Exterior wall coating involves applying a protective and decorative layer to the exterior surfaces of a building. These coatings can come in different varieties such as cementitous, elastomeric, or chemically bonded. Most masonry is meant to be exterior without a coating, however some materials perform better with a coating such as CMU or stucco. Coatings helps to protect the building from the elements, such as rain, snow, and extreme temperatures, while also enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

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Why is Exterior Wall Coating Important?

• Protection from the elements
• Enhanced durability
• Improved energy efficiency
• Enhanced appearance

What is a Vertical & Overhead Concrete Repair?

Vertical and overhead concrete repair is a specialized service that involves repairing damaged or deteriorated concrete surfaces that are located on vertical or overhead structures. These types of repairs can be challenging due to the difficulty of accessing and working on these surfaces.

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Why are Vertical and Overhead Concrete Repairs Important?

• Ensures structural integrity
• Prevents water damage
• Enhances safety
• Improves building appearance

What are Pedestrian and Traffic Coating Systems?

Pedestrian coating systems are specialized surface treatments that are applied to walkways, stairs, and other high-traffic areas to improve their durability, slip resistance, and appearance.

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Traffic coatings are specialized types of protective coatings applied to concrete or other surfaces to provide a durable, slip-resistant, and weather-resistant layer that can withstand the wear and tear from vehicular traffic and other harsh conditions. They are commonly used on parking garages, ramps, roadways, bridge decks, and other surfaces exposed to high levels of traffic.

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Why are Pedestrian and Traffic Coating Systems Important?

• Enhance safety
• Durability
• Aesthetic appeal
• Reduced maintenance costs

What is Water Repellant Application?

Water repellent application involves applying a breathable water repellant that is matched to the underlying substrate. The water repellant protects the building from water infiltration damage, as well as keeping them cleaner by preventing biological growth.

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Why is Water Repellant Application important?

• Prevents water damage
• Provides redundancy in maintaining a watertight building envelope
• Protects building materials
• Enhances building appearance

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What is Thru-Wall Flashing?

Thru-wall flashing is a waterproofing technique that involves installing a barrier within a wall to divert water away from the building's interior. This is particularly important at the base of the wall and in areas where walls penetrate the roofline, such as chimneys, dormers, and skylights.

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Why is Thru-Wall Flashing important?

• Prevents water damage
• Protects building materials
• Provides a pathway for water to exit the air cavity

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What is Facade Stabilization?

Facade stabilization is a process that involves reinforcing and securing the exterior walls of a building to prevent structural failure. This is often necessary for older buildings or those that have experienced damage from natural disasters or other factors.

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Why is Facade Stabilization important?

• Ensures building safety
• Preserves building integrity
• Improves building appearance

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What is Brick/Mortar Matching?

Brick and mortar matching requires years of experience and a trained eye to select and blend new bricks and mortar to seamlessly match the existing materials on a building. This process ensures that repairs and restorations are virtually invisible and maintain the original character of the structure. There are many factors involved in making a good match for brick (size, texture, color). Mortar matching has even more factors affecting the match (composition, sand color/size, color pigment ratios, final tooling method and timing of tooling, final washing technique).

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Why is Brick/Mortar Matching important?

• Preserves historical integrity
• Enhances building aesthetics
• Mortar design is essential to ensure compatibility with the masonry units

What is Paint Stripping?

Paint stripping is the process of removing old layers of paint from a surface. This crucial step is often necessary before repainting or refinishing, as it ensures proper adhesion and a long-lasting finish for the new coat. Additionally, paint stripping can be used to restore a building's original exterior finish, particularly in historical restorations. It's essential to exercise caution and conduct thorough testing to determine the most suitable removal method that aligns with the desired final appearance.

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Why is Paint Stripping important?

• Improved paint adhesion
• Enhanced appearance
• Preservation of historic surfaces

What is Tuckpointing?

Tuckpointing (which is also known as repointing) is a specialized masonry repair technique that involves replacing damaged mortar between bricks, stones, or concrete blocks. It is the maintenence that is needed for a masonry building. The process involves removing the mortar to twice the joint width, and repointing it back with a matching mortar. Proper joint preparation is a key to longevity of the repair.

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Why is Tuckpointing Important?

• Prevent water damage
• Improves building appearance
• Extends the building's lifespan

What is Caulking/Sealant Replacement?

Caulking and sealant replacement is the process of removing old, cracked, or deteriorating caulk and sealant and replacing it with new, high-quality materials. This essential maintenance service helps to protect your building from the elements and prevent water damage, energy loss, and pest infestations.

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Why is Caulking/Sealant Replacement Important? 

• Prevents water damage
• Improves energy efficiency
• Protects against pests

What Is Building Cleaning?

Building cleaning is a comprehensive process that involves removing dirt, grime, biological growth, stains, and other contaminants from the exterior surfaces of your building. This includes cleaning materials such as brick, stone, concrete, stucco, and wood. By investing in regular building cleaning, you can significantly enhance the appearance and longevity of your property. An added benefit of cleaning the building up-close is to identify maintenance items that are needed that were concealed by the soiling.

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Why Is Building Cleaning Important?

• Preserves your buildings appearance
• Increases building value
• Allows identification of maintenance issues