Category: Historic Masonry
Built in 1908, the Cathedral of St. Helena stands as a remarkable landmark, showcasing exceptional architecture. The Durable Restoration Company is proud to be part of preserving this historic structure.
We selectively raked out and repointed the masonry with historically appropriate, custom matched lime mortar; repaired the wood elements on the exterior of the building; and recoated the metal roof.
The Octagon House has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is considered one of the most important historic buildings in Washington.
For this project, Durable Restoration performed a full repoint on sections throughout the Embassy as well as spot pointing on lower sections below the balcony.
The Durable Restoration Company performed granite repair on the historic Hurff A. Saunders Building in Juneau, Alaska.
Durable Restoration precisely restored the four missing or broken stones on the bell tower and patched all cracks using historically accurate methods.
The Stifel Fine Arts Center received a new repaired Ludowici clay-tile roof from The Durable Slate Company, as well as masonry restoration along the parapet wall and underneath the cornice.
The restoration of St. Francis Xavier Church included extensive repointing and stone patching, copper-work, and box gutters.
The Accomack County Courthouse underwent a full restoration where The Durable Restoration Company specifically focused their efforts on the masonry restoration.
The Durable Restoration and Slate Companies re-set the church's iconic cross and performed slate roof repair.