Historic Brick Restoration Contractors
Masonry Restoration Contractors
Their mission is to preserve, protect, and promote Connecticut communities. At Gloucester County Home, our mason contractors have a greater knowledge of historic masonry material properties, wall systems, condition assessments, and best practices for historic masonry repairs, restorations, and design.
Historic masonry buildings have issues with masonry repairs that architects, engineers, historic conservators, contractors, and the building owners are often challenged with.. We are here to help with your masonry contractor needs..
Historic Masonry Materials
Historic masonry materials generally refer to brick, terra cotta, stone, concrete/cinder block, cast stone, and secondarily, mortar. In a typical masonry wall assembly, mortar might comprise 20 to 25 percent of the masonry wall system. Our mason contractors, understand historic masonry materials. Working with us ensures you have a mason company that has experience in historic preservations.
Historic Masonry Walls Restoration
Exterior masonry wall systems have evolved through centuries of experimentation and by the rapidly changing construction industry. Historic systems primarily fall within the following categories:
- Mass masonry wall systems
- Transitional masonry walls
- Curtain/ barrier walls
- And masonry cavity wall systems
Additional elements that are integrated with these masonry wall systems include:
- Metal ties,
- Iron and steel anchors,
- Steel lintels,
- Steel structural elements,
- Flashings,
- And Sealants.
Each wall system has different elements that contribute to how the wall moves, manages water, and holistically functions with the various types of masonry materials. We have expert knowledge of these historic masonry wall systems.
Our Historic Masonry Services Include:
Common Masonry Deterioration Repairs
Lime Mortar Tuck Pointing
Water Infiltration, Masonry Flashing
Temporary Stabilization
Historic Masonry System Repairs & Restorations
Preservation Masonry
Masonry and Mortar Material Repairs
And Many More.
Qualified Historic Mason Contractors
Historic masonry restoration projects are successful when qualified masons are included within the project team. Historic masonry buildings are durable and long lasting; restoring, repairing, rehabilitating, and maintaining these facades is important to preserving our communities’ and our nation’s historic values.
From restoring old brick buildings, historic masonry restoration and mortar repairs, we are your go to historic masonry contractors.
There are unknown factors in a restoration project, rest assured we are the experts for your historic masonry needs.
