Since our founding in 1978 we've focused on the creation of custom GFRC and cast stone-based replacement components for traditional masonry, facades, and cornice renovation projects. When the original terra cotta, cast stone, or natural stone masonry is deteriorated, missing, or simply beyond repair, we can help. From tape measures and hand sculpting clay models to laser scanning facades and computer aided machining of models or molds, we draw on both traditional and modern technologies to get the job done right.
If you don't know about the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program, or if you want to learn about what changes are in store as a result of the recent tax overhaul, this article is a great breakdown!
We are looking forward to learning more about Historic Unreinforced Masonry Construction at this CSI Portland meeting next week! As the West Coast prepares for "the big one," many cities (Including Portland!) are attempting to seismically upgrade unreinforced masonry buildings, making it more...
Here is a great video about renovating the Sovereign Hotel in Downtown Portland. Architectural Castings cast new Glassfiber Reinforced Cement replicas of the old Terra Cotta balconies for the renovation, which took place last summer. Drive by and take a look, the hotel, the mural, and, of course, the balconies look wonderful!
The future of much of Portland's Historic Masonry is at risk. What a shame it would be to loose so many of these wonderful buildings.
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