Cleveland Building Restoration

11/02/2021

The clock is ticking toward winter, and it is time to address that lingering problem with your building. Whether the issue is crumbling mortar, a faulty expansion joint, or overdue facade maintenance, we can help you take the first step toward fixing it now.

https://clerestoration.com/contact/

10/31/2021

Hope everyone is having a restful Sunday and a Happy Halloween with their friends and family!

10/27/2021

The beauty of stone masonry is indisputable. Unfortunately, so is the difficulty of keeping those features of your building maintained.

We can help with that: https://clerestoration.com/service/stone-restoration-and-repair/

10/25/2021

If your building features any precast masonry such as an ornamental post or beam, it is important to assess those elements with care. A small aesthetic defect can sometimes signal a more complex structural issue: https://clerestoration.com/service/precast-masonry-repair/

10/21/2021

Did you know that the “Guardians of Traffic,” the art deco sandstone carvings located at the ends of Hope Memorial Bridge, were almost torn down in 1970? We are grateful they remain a unique piece of Cleveland architecture:

Cleveland author Laura DeMarco talks about the iconic sandstone figures behind the Cleveland baseball team's new name.

10/18/2021

Our work is primarily in commercial masonry restoration, but the Cleveland Restoration Society is a great resource for owners of historic residences. On October 20 at 6 p.m., they are hosting a free presentation all about how to maintain your home’s exterior: https://clevelandrestoration.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/6983

10/15/2021

Are the bricks around your building’s windows sagging or cracking? The lintels supporting the weight of the masonry used above the windows may be damaged.

Do not wait for them to fail. Contact CBR as soon as possible: https://clerestoration.com/service/lintel-repair-and-replacement/

10/13/2021

We love old buildings: The stories they tell, the intricate detail of their original construction, and the impact they have on the design of future buildings in our communities.

10/11/2021

Guidelines.
Restrictions.
Approvals.

When you want to restore your historic building, it is so easy to become quickly overwhelmed by all the dos and don’ts.

Let us be your partner. We will work with the city on your behalf and make all the necessary updates to your building: https://clerestoration.com/service/historic-restoration/

10/08/2021

Calling all Cleveland architecture lovers! We just discovered this new book from art historian Jeannine Love featuring buildings from 1890-1930, or what she calls “the Golden Age of Cleveland.”

Here is a link if you want to check it out:

The book "Cleveland Architecture, 1890 to 1930: Building the City Beautiful" is out now.

10/06/2021

If your concrete parking deck is in disrepair, do not put off restoring it until next spring. The deterioration will only get worse: https://clerestoration.com/service/concrete-parking-deck-repair/

10/04/2021

We restore our city’s great architecture brick by brick. It can be tedious and careful work but the results are stunning.