Repointing/tuckpointing

The walls have crumbling mortar, loose stones, and debris from years of neglect.

Repointing
Repointing

We remove all loose materials and clean the joints with a shopvac

The joints are completely filled and tucked with mortar.

Tuckpointing

The joints are troweled out and brush finished.

Tuckpointing

Bulge Repair

Bulge Repair

The Stone foundation is bulging into the basement about 16”

Bulging Foundation

We dismantle the bulging portion as far down as needed. In this case to the dirt.

Stone foundation restoration

We reuse the original stones and introduce better stones when needed.

Stone foundation repair

The foundation is rebuilt and restored.

Full Collapse Rebuild

Foundation Collapse Repair

This portion of foundation has collapsed.

Collapse Repair

We add auxiliary support for safety while we work on the foundation.

Foundation Restoration

We tear down and rebuild from the base stones up.

Stone Foundation Repair

The result is a fully rebuilt foundation wall with a block cap and retaining wall.

Underpinning

Sump pump installation

The sump was to high leaving the posts under water.

Sump Pump Installation

We lowered the sump and installed a basin.

Underpinning

The posts were set too low and were corroding near the base.

Underpinning

We cut them back, added new base plates, and new footings to keep the posts off the ground

Sill Replacement and Timber Frame Repair

Sill replacement NH
Sill Replacement VT
Timber Frame Repair

Joinery is pulled back together and custom brackets hold them together.

Timber Frame Repair

Barn Shoring

Barn Shoring

We install precast piers and new posts

Cracked beams are replaced with new hand carved beams.

Barn Shoring

Custom brackets reinforce failed pegs

Barn Shoring

The supporting features are restored and the barn begins new life.

Capstone Straightening