Masonry Repair

Once mortar bonding the masonry units has failed or when stress caused by underlying rust build up or freeze-thaw has caused wall sections to shift, the distressed area must be dismantled and rebuilt. Often, determination of the full scope of...

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Historic Renovation

Historic renovation is the preservation or renewal of facades incorporating original materials and designs. Renovation of landmark structures, often meets even higher standards to accomplish a faithful restoration. Central’s restoration projects on church and institutional structures as well as on...

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Façade Rehabilitation

It took decades of Chicago style weather − wind driven rain, sleet and snow that penetrated walls − to broaden the tuck pointing business into the business of façade rehabilitation. Surface abrasion, the trigger for tuck pointing and recaulking, led...

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Tuckpointing

An old English technique for embellishing brick masonry has evolved into a new meaning in modern times that, often, further reflects local custom and usage. In Chicago, where its mix of weather has necessitated more tuck pointing than any city...

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Concrete Restoration

In post World War II construction, architects have increasingly turned to concrete for framing and exterior wall facades. Considerations of cost, structural and architectural flexibility and technological improvements in strength and construction often make concrete the material of choice for...

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Caulking & Sealing

Caulking is an age old technique, originally used in ship building, to inhibit water penetration between hard-surfaced construction materials. An appropriate caulk or sealant must be water-tight, pliable and bond securely to the hard surface. The degree of elasticity will...

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Cathodic Protection

Nearly two decades after the first papers describing the relationship between sacrificial anodes and corrosion rates were released, Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems have been introduced to masonry restoration industry and are becoming a more common part of complete...

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Site Access

Site access is a critical component to any restoration project that is often overlooked in the planning stages. From ladders, pipe scaffolding, lifts, swing stages and mast climbers, Central has experience accessing facades of all complexities and heights. Site Access...

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Professional Services

Throughout its history, Central’s approach to repair has included careful evaluation and the implementation of both corrective and preventive improvements. Central applies professional engineering and legal expertise in combination with its broad base of knowledge in façade issues to help...

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