Restoration of Historical Buildings and Old Masonry

The first and most important consideration is how to achieve all the desired goals of structural improvements without change to the desired appearance. Architects and contractors doing this work are highly specialized. Anybody doing this work may want to review our page in     for "Architect / Designer Restoration".

That page deals specifically with the many considerations in accomplishing this delicate type of work. You will see discussions of cleaning, pressure washing concerns, efflorescence, reinforcement of old and soft mortar and brick, tuck pointing tips, etc.