Making Seamless Repairs to Terra Cotta, Part 1: Restoring in Situ
In this two-part series, I look at a pair of scenarios in which contractors often presume repair is impossible and replacement with cast stone is the only option. Part 1 addresses instances when terra cotta units can be repaired “in situ” rather than removed.
Cast Your Own Panels to Save Time and Money
It was still winter when they received their Jahn Certification, so they began casting new units indoors, working in a climate-controlled area and prepping the building as weather allowed. When warm weather arrived, the units were ready to install.
From the USA to Beyond: How Cathedral Stone Took Jahn to the World
Dennis Rude recalls Jahn’s “Coming to America” story, Part II: how we ended up taking Jahn back to the world.
Advocates for Historic Masonry Preservation
Recommendations: How to choose the correct Jahn Mortar for patching and making repairs to cast-stone panels installed on an entire building.
Remove Paint Without Harming Masonry
Removing latex, acrylic, or elastomeric coatings from masonry with Cathedral Stone Products’ process and products to prevent further damage.
Getting Hands-On with Our APT DC Chapter Friends
While the Hands-On and Happy-Hour are clearly the "fun" of the evening, the R&D Lab is always the favorite--especially if you're lucky enough to be here when our stonecutter and founder, Dennis Rude, is leading the tour.
Poured Concrete Problem-Solving on an Iconic 1960s NYC Skyscraper
In 1966, the 31-story I.M. Pei-designed residential structure at 505 LaGuardia Place was heralded for its Brutalist contemporary architecture and innovative poured concrete construction. But by the early 21st century, the New York City Landmark needed help.