Discovering New York's Architectural Heritage: Reviving Ornate Buildings with Historical Integrity 🏙️✨
22 April 2024
🏙️ Amidst New York City’s iconic skyline, buildings adorned with intricate parapets, delicate stucco, and terracotta details stand as architectural masterpieces. Yet, the passage of time and exposure to the elements have worn away these elements, diminishing the structural integrity and beauty of these details, and in some cases, owners remove such elements due to lack of knowledge on how to repair and maintain them.
💼 Our team goes beyond basic maintenance and repairs by delving into the historical and original construction of these buildings, researching lost elements such as ornate cornices to offer accurate advice on restoring them to their former glory. Each project receives personalized attention and a commitment to excellence, dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical significance of these buildings, honoring their legacy, and enriching the city’s distinctive identity through the use of advanced technology and premium materials to achieve lasting and aesthetically impeccable results. 🔨
🛠️ Utilizing tools like the “BL-523 BRAS EXPANSION BOLT” from Hohmann & Barnard, Inc., or similar equivalents, we secure masonry ties with precision. For terracotta repairs, we use M100 mortar by Cathedral Stone Products, Inc. and apply premium sealants such as “Sikaflex Construction Sealant” by Sika USA Corporation U.S. to fortify these elements against the elements.
🔍 Furthermore, at M+S, our approach involves a meticulous forensic process to evaluate historic buildings’ condition. We employ advanced tools to identify and address damage, ensuring we develop precise and effective restoration strategies that tackle both apparent and hidden challenges.
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