Building Repair
Structural Integrity Starts Here
Historic buildings often require special consideration during the repair process in order to prevent damage to the façade materials. The main difference between the restoration of historic buildings and that of newer buildings lies in the removal method of damaged material and the type of material used upon re-installation. In the repair of newer structures, matching replacement materials are typically readily available. However, in historic restoration, the existing building materials often need to be salvaged, cleaned, and repaired for reuse.
Facade Inspection
Durable, precise, and built to last—our concrete repair services address structural issues before they become costly problems.
Historic Preservation
Bringing new life to aging brick, block, and stone—our restoration work preserves structure, appearance, and integrity.
Leak Investigation and Testing
Durable, precise, and built to last—our concrete repair services address structural issues before they become costly problems.
Facade Stabilization
Bringing new life to aging brick, block, and stone—our restoration work preserves structure, appearance, and integrity.
FEATURED PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
100 E. Wisconsin Complete Sealant Replacement
100 East Wisconsin, also known as The Faison Building, is a 37-story, 549-foot-tall skyscraper located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Completed in 1989 on the site of the former Pabst Building, its design reflects the German-American architectural heritage preserved throughout downtown Milwaukee, similar in style to Detroit’s Ally Detroit Center. Masonry Restoration, Inc. was engaged for a multi-year, multi-million-dollar restoration, performing a complete replacement of all exterior sealants to preserve the building’s structural integrity and appearance.
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Bay View Terrace Building Envelope Repair
Bay View Terrace is a 25-story apartment building in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood, notable as Wisconsin’s first condominium and a pioneering high-rise for its era. Designed by architect Robert Rasche, construction began in 1963 and was completed in 1964 at a cost of approximately $3.5 million. The building employed an innovative Swedish construction technique that was groundbreaking for the region. Masonry Restoration, Inc. was hired to conduct leak investigations, perform full sealant replacement around all exterior windows and balcony perimeters, complete reglazing of the window system, and install protective exterior coatings.
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Button Block Building Historic Repointing
The Button Block Building, constructed in 1892, is a seven-story Richardsonian Romanesque structure built as a monument to Dr. Henry Harrison Button by his son, Charles. Featuring a striking red sandstone base and dark red brick upper stories, it survived a devastating fire in 1992 thanks to its heavy masonry and wood‑frame construction. Masonry Restoration, Inc. was brought in to perform a historically accurate restoration that included repointing, sandstone repair and replacement, and the refurbishment of over 75 doorways. Many of these involved multi-wythe masonry work in walls more than four feet thick—preserving both the building’s robust character and architectural heritage.
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1020 East Brady Street Masonry Restoration
Built in 1946, this Spanish/Mediterranean-style building had fallen into a state of disrepair. Masonry Restoration, Inc. was engaged to chemically clean the facade, reinstall historically accurate brick entryways, and perform extensive repointing. Following the restoration, the building reopened in 2019 under the Glorioso family as Glorioso’s Appetito, serving as a culinary center with cooking classes, event space, and a commercial kitchen.
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318 East Chicago Parapet Rebuilding
The building at 318 East Chicago Street in Milwaukee, originally built in 1916 for the Phoenix Knitting Works, was designed by Kirchhoff & Rose in the Romanesque Revival style. Masonry Restoration, Inc. performed restoration work that included rebuilding the stone and brick parapets and repointing deteriorated mortar joints, preserving the building’s historic architectural character.
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Church of the Resurrection Bell Tower Restoration
Completed in 1912, the Church of the Resurrection was in need of restoration after years of incompatible mortar repairs. Masonry Restoration, Inc. was engaged to perform complete repointing of the bell towers using historically accurate mortar, install new aluminum louvers, rebuild large sections of the brick masonry facade, restore historic wood windows, and repair the historic plaster inside one of the bell towers preserving both the building’s exterior and interior historic character.
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Precision in Practice: Whitefish Bay High School Bell Tower
At Whitefish Bay High School, we carefully dismantled and reconstructed a 60-foot limestone bell tower—piece by piece. Each massive stone was numbered, cataloged, and recreated with precision, preserving the tower’s historic character while rebuilding its structural integrity. It’s a rare project that demanded craftsmanship, coordination, and care at every level.
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