Some exterior work stands the test of time. In this example, we restored the exterior of 414 Liberty Street from a faded brick with old windows.
As you can see, the front of the building was in rough shape. Entire sections were cracked and full of dirt and rot. The windows were missing and had been boarded up, giving the entire building an unwelcoming feeling.
Our restoration project primarily addressed this by installing new, weather-sealed windows with steel framing. That alone gave the building a modern, clean accent.
The brick was pressure washed, repaired, and re-painted. The middle area was repaired and cleaned free of rot, with a new strip to hold the awning.
And to really demonstrate how long a building can retain a sharp look when it’s done well initially, take a look at the photo below, 7 years later.
This photo was taken July 10, 2022. While there is a little discoloration in the middle again from lack of maintenance, most of the exterior holds up well.
The building has changed hands a few times since then, and as you can see in the finished photo above, does not appear to be actively used at the moment.
This post is part of a series where we share examples of projects we’ve worked on. Click the link if you’d like to see more of them.