Entrusting Us to Renovate and Restore an Historic Warren County, NJ Institution
Property: Blair Academy: One of the most respected boarding schools in the country. Established in 1848.
Location: 2 Park Street, Warren County, Blairstown, NJ
Challenge
To restore the masonry exterior of four historic buildings located in Blairstown, Warren County, NJ to their original state.
Solution
Rebuilt multiple old brick parapet walls (that had no steel supports) to the original style using new brick reinforced with steel rebar. Did an extensive search to match the original limestone to its replacement with the color and texture of the original stone.
Services Performed
Stone lentil replacement, 10 foot slate step replacement, stone pointing, parapet replacement, powerwashing, removal of stone chimney stack. Waterproofing of all masonry elements, stucco water repellent elements.
