Heritage restoration

Glass Reinforced Concrete in Historic Restoration

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Old buildings were not designed for modern materials. Stone, brick, terra cotta, and lime mortar each have their own weight, movement, and weathering patterns. Drop a heavy precast concrete panel onto a historic facade and the structure may not carry the load. Use the wrong repair material and the original stone can crack or spall … Read more

Heritage Restoration with GRC: Replicating Stone and Terracotta

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Historic buildings face a constant battle against time. Terracotta and natural stone ornaments, once symbols of architectural achievement, gradually decay through weather exposure, thermal movement, and structural settlement. These materials, prized for their aesthetic qualities, often prove vulnerable to the very forces that make buildings meaningful. The problem grows more urgent as original craftspeople retire … Read more