Historically Appropriate

Masonry Restoration & Custom Plaster

Materials

Masonry Products Imported from Europe

Services

We Apply a Rich, Natural, and Healthy Aesthetic To Your Home

Restoration & Preservation

Restoration & Preservation

  • Masonry wall stabilization
  • Patching & crack repair
  • Abatement of (salt) efflorescence
  • Dry-laid stone wall repair
Masonry Coatings

Masonry Coatings

  • Application of lime wash, Potassium silicate, stucco, masonry paint, stains & water repellents
  • Traditional finishes for exterior stucco including harling, pebbledash & sanded finishes
Plaster

Plaster

  • Interior & exterior (stucco) application
  • Use of natural hydraulic lime (NHL), gypsum, clay, and more
  • Custom decorative & ornamental finishes with pigment options
  • Historic preservation – repairs & patching
Mortar

Mortar

  • Mortar analysis & matching
  • Careful removal of mortar & replacement with historically appropriate mortar
  • Use of NHL, local sand, clay & pigments
  • Different finishes & colors available
Masonry Cleaning

Masonry Cleaning

  • Cleaning of historic surfaces (masonry, plaster, wood & metal)
  • Removal of harmful (lead) paints, Portland Cement, Brickcoat & waterproofing
  • Use of specialized systems for delicate cleaning without chemicals
Consultation

Consultation

  • Masonry conditions assessment & spec review
  • Design development
  • Product installation training
  • Tool & material advice

Video

Brick Cleaning with Thermatech

Founder of Preservation Works Ltd., Rob Wozniak, gently removes 100+ years of carbon deposits while preserving the stone’s natural patina, which avoids an over-cleaned or sandblasted look that a regular power washer might create.

Blog

Latest News
and Updates

From Dust We Come: The Role of Clay in Historic Plaster and Building Restoration Read More
By Patrick Webb

Foundational KnowledgeFrom Dust We Come: The Role of Clay in Historic Plaster and Building Restoration

Discover how clay has shaped historic architecture and natural plaster traditions.

Tigre: Spanish Natural Cement Read More
By Patrick Webb

Foundational KnowledgeTigre: Spanish Natural Cement

An inside look at the traditional quarrying and manufacturing process of natural cement at Tigre Natural Cement in Spain.

What to Know Before Repointing Old Brickwork: A Guide to Lime Mortar Read More
By Robert Wozniak

Tips and InfoWhat to Know Before Repointing Old Brickwork: A Guide to Lime Mortar

How to repoint using traditional methods that preserve your structure’s character and integrity.

The Truth About Water Repellents for Masonry: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices Read More
By Robert Wozniak

Tips and InfoThe Truth About Water Repellents for Masonry: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices

Water repellents can help masonry resist moisture, but they also pose risks — especially for historic buildings.