Restoration Well Underway at the University of Virginia
The prestigious Lawn at the University of Virginia is currently in the middle of an enormous restoration campaign. This past summer ...
FAQ Friday
Two weeks ago I attended The 12th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone in New York City. It was fou...
Limelight on Historic Brownstone Restoration – Alfred’s Victorian
Alfred’s Victorian Restoration Story –  with Andy deGruchy
This beautiful late 19th century Hummelstown brownstone was recently re...
Replica Lithomex Brick for Charleston Old City Jail
The 2012 APT/ IPTW Joint Preservation Conference is almost here. We’ve been busy preparing for the workshop we’ll be participating i...
Mineral Paints and Stains Make a Breathable and Durable Mural on a Historic Building
1 man
560 hours
28 days
1 Beautiful/ Durable/ Breathable Mural
Jim Gloria of the Totts Gap Art Institute completed the first ...
Conserving A Pennsylvania Treasure, New Hope’s Historic Parry Mansion
The Parry Mansion located in downtown New Hope Pennsylvania is one the finest relics of the river town’s historic past. Benjamin Par...
Historic Brownstone Restoration With Breathable Natural Hydraulic Lime
This beautiful late 19th century brownstone was recently restored by deGruchy Masonry Restoration, the Technical Install/Training Te...
Favorite Books on America’s Building Heritage and Masonry, FAQ Friday
While it may not be directly in front of you, information about our building heritage in the United States and countries around the ...
Restoring the Historic French Quarter with Breathable Lime Mortar
Founded in 1718, the French Quarter or Vieux Carré is the oldest neighborhood of New Orleans. Much of the quarter’s historic buildin...
How To Stay Cool While Working with Lime in Extreme Heat
With temperatures across the U.S. exceeding well beyond the 90° F during the day and relentless scorching sun I have been asked the ...
