During the twentieth and twenty-first century, artisanal craftsmanship was largely nearly replaced with unskilled labor and technology. Quality was sacrificed for expediency and profit. Preservation of craft is historic preservation. Significant Structures utilizes legacy techniques to complement legacy structures. Our artisans are trained in both heritage craft and modern conservation practices.
Trade Services Offered:
- Stone masonry
- Unit masonry
- Terrazzo
- Adobe
- Terracotta
- Structural Steel
- Decretive metal and castings
- Timber framing
- Ballon framing
- Architectural woodwork and custom milling
- Clapboard
- Stucco
- Wood restoration
- Metal, slate, tile and cedar roofing
- Specialty weatherstripping
- Window Restoration
- Door restorations and custom fabrication
- Period hardware
- Traditional plaster
- Ornamental plaster
- Wood flooring
- Masonry flooring
- Painting
- Decretive coatings