Historic Restoration Contractors
Saving a crumbling building is no easy feat. As Central Texas’ premier historic restoration contractors, we thank the tireless benefactors that undertake these projects. Without someone to step in, we lose important markers of history and craftsmanship. It’s hard to watch this happen to historical building after historical building. Possessing the skills to restore a beautiful old building without the funding to do anything about it is heartbreaking!
On the other side of the coin, putting our heart and soul into preserving the creation of a long-passed builder is so fulfilling. We’ve been lucky to do enough of these that we have some tips to make sure it goes well.
5 Steps to Historic Restorations
1. First, you want to keep as much of the original building as you can. Not only does the original work deserve protection for sentimental reasons, but also for structural ones. Each change made to a building can impact the building’s solidity over time.
2. Second, commit to preserving the character of the building. Cultural value is so easily forgotten in our society. It’s our job as historic restoration contractors to counteract that!
3. Third, familiarize yourself with local historical codes and regulations, and hire an expert early. Safety for the building’s occupants must remain in focus.
4. Fourth, ensure the building will abide any modern amenity additions you plan to make. Simply put, some systems just aren’t meant to work together! Don’t force it; learn about it.
5. Lastly, if you’re ever unsure, seek expert guidance. Never risk the integrity of the building for a hunch. There are people like us who can help.
These are some basic tips to set you on the right path when restoring an old building. These buildings (and their builders) deserve our care and respect, and their future occupants deserve our diligence. Next time you need historic restoration contractors, call Anderson Construction Group.