Restoration
Old buildings and structures can be pieces of art that have their own grace and charm, but they can be in a very bad condition as well. More often than not, you find yourself conducting repairs and might sometimes even need professional masonry restoration services. Without a doubt, restoration can be a difficult task to undertake. However, you also need quality material to restore the property you’re working on. When you get your property restored, you want it to last several decades at the very least.
JL Masonry has helped carry out several restorations of buildings and other such structures in our hometown of St. Albans and even the neighboring towns of Swanton, Milton, Colchester, Jericho and Winooski.
There are a number of old structures that have needed our attention in Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, Morristown and Shelburne. Over the years, we have become a trusted brand and quite a few historical buildings have been entrusted to our care. We have provided top quality services for historic restoration.
Providing the Right Restoration Products
It is our goal to ensure when the restoration work is finished; the restored structure has a long life. Building a strong structure requires strong materials and tools along with masonry skills. We ensure that we help you get the best materials so that the structure is resilient and your money is well-spent.
To ensure that we fulfill our client’s needs, we ensure we understand their needs completely.
Shelburne Farms Coach Barn Chimney Restoration
We are proud to have contributed to the recent rehabilitation of the historic Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms. Our team was specifically responsible for the meticulous masonry restoration of the chimney, ensuring its structural integrity and historical accuracy were preserved for generations to come. This project exemplifies our commitment to preserving the architectural heritage of our region through expert craftsmanship and dedicated restoration techniques.
This is a testimonial in regards to JL Masonry of St. Albans VT. , I am the facilities superintendent at The Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock VT. I recently engaged JL Masonry to do a historic restoration of the 4 chimneys on our 1890 Farm Managers House. From the very beginning they have been a pleasure to work with from their promptness doing the initial evaluation, helping to engage a staging company to set up a work platform on a very difficult building to access, to doing the work on the schedule that they originally committed to. Their work is top notch and their lead man on site Sean Davis is a pleasure to work with ensuring that I have been kept up to date and doing everything we have asked to ensure the safety of our guests while this work has been going on. Jay the owner has been very upfront and forthcoming throughout the whole process and I could not be happier with the way this whole project is turning out ensuring that our chimneys will be viable for decades to come. Through out my career in the construction field which spans 40+ years I have worked with many different masonry companies doing both commercial and residential projects and I can say without reservation that are one of the best I have worked with. I would highly recommend them to do any and all masonry projects that anybody needed knowing that the end product will be all that is expected and then some. If anybody needs any additional information, please feel free to reach out to me.
Ralston Building, 54 Main Street, St. Albans
St. Albans Library
The St. Albans library located at 19 Maiden Lane is a 2.5-story, gable-roofed Romanesque Revival brick building that appears on the National Register of Historical Places. The structure was built in 1902 by the W.B Fonda company. The façade has a 2×2 bay, 2.5 story projection. The parapeted entry porch has an arched entry and semi-circular arches on the side springing from stone imposts. Gauged brick voussoirs characterize the arches. Windows have rowlock flat arches, and terra cotta hood molds are placed over windows and arched entry. The tin cornice has terra cotta egg and dart molding beneath. The brick chimney is paneled.
Though minor repairs have taken place on our 125 year old brick building over the years, we recently found ourselves in need of some major repair work. A beloved fixture in the heart of historic downtown St. Albans, we knew we needed to address these repairs with a reliable mason who had experience working with historic structures. We found a solution locally with J.L. Masonry who worked with us to make the project fit our limited budget. The employees were outstanding and very reliable, maintained constant communication, and exhibited professionalism throughout the project. We are very pleased with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to use them for our future needs.
Becky Manahan, St. Albans Free Library Director
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