Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Historic Building Restoration Nationwide
The Durable Restoration was founded in 2008 as a sister company to The Durable Slate Company, evolving into a full-service exterior restoration enterprise. Our mission centers on preserving and restoring historical buildings, including churches, government structures, universities, and museums, with a commitment to aesthetic integrity and cultural heritage. Our team of artisans possesses expertise in over twenty traditional trades, ensuring historically accurate and durable results.We operate nationally with offices in Ohio, Indiana, Louisiana, and Florida, and collaborate with architects and trade professionals to deliver projects on time and to the highest standards. Our sister company, Durable Slate, specializes in slate, tile, and metal roofing, while both entities are part of The Durable Group. We guarantee award-winning quality, world-class service, and uncompromising integrity in every restoration project.
Services
Historic Masonry Repair
Historic Roofing Restoration
Historic Plaster Restoration
Structural Stabilization
Coatings Installation
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We employ over twenty traditional trades for historic restoration
- Our team includes certified historic preservationists and engineers
- We offer nationwide service with offices in four states
- We utilize vapor-permeable mineral coatings for preservation
- Our sister company specializes in historic roofing solutions
Services
Historic Masonry Repair
Our historic masonry repair addresses pre-1930 materials with specialized lime mortar analysis and matching. We diagnose deterioration causes and employ vapor-permeable solutions to prevent further damage. Our certified artisans ensure structural integrity while preserving original aesthetics.
Historic Roofing Restoration
We restore historic slate, clay tile, and metal roofs using reclaimed materials and traditional techniques. Our sister company, Durable Slate, provides expertise in matching original aesthetics. This includes replacing failed components while maintaining historic accuracy and durability.
Structural Stabilization
Our stabilization techniques ensure building longevity through shoring, underpinning, and wood beam replacement. We address soil erosion, moisture damage, and aging effects with engineered solutions. Projects overseen by V.P. Joe Cugini guarantee structural integrity without compromising historic elements.
Historic Plaster Restoration
We specialize in three-coat lime plaster restoration, preserving fire-resistant and acoustically superior finishes. Our artisans repair damaged plaster without full replacement, maintaining historical accuracy. Two-coat veneer options provide cost-effective alternatives with comparable performance.
Coatings Installation
Our coatings encompass mineral paints and lime washes that maintain breathable finishes for historic structures. We handle hazardous lead paint abatement and decorative treatments like frescoes. Each project begins with material analysis to ensure historically appropriate and durable applications.
People
Joe Cugini
V.P. for Construction
With four decades of experience and expertise in structural stabilization, Joe Cugini has overseen hundreds of millions of dollars in construction projects, solving complex historic building challenges.
Questions
What types of buildings do you restore?
We restore historic residential, commercial, institutional, and liturgical buildings, including churches, government structures, museums, and landmarks.
Do you offer nationwide service?
Yes, we operate nationally with offices in Ohio, Indiana, Louisiana, and Florida, serving all U.S. states and abroad.
What historic materials do you work with?
We specialize in masonry, slate and metal roofing, lime plaster, ornamental metalwork, and decorative coatings for buildings predating 1930.
How do you handle emergency repairs?
We prioritize urgent stabilization needs but require pre-scheduled consultations for emergency project planning and execution.
Are your restoration methods historically accurate?
Yes, our artisans use traditional techniques and vapor-permeable materials that match original construction methods for authentic preservation.
Can you match historic roofing materials?
Our sister company, Durable Slate, maintains extensive inventories of reclaimed slate and clay tiles to ensure precise historic matches.
