Brick Repair / Replacement
Brick repair and replacement becomes necessary for any number of reasons including, freeze/thaw damage, structural movement, lightning damage, etc. In most cases, the processs involves carefully removing the damaged unit(s) without damaging adjacent units, cleaning the void, and installing new or salvaged units to match the adjacent surfaces, including mortar color and tooling.
At Mid-Continental we stockpile bricks salvaged from older buildings, and we are familiar with a number of brick salvage companies. Finding a replacement brick that closely matches the original is often an arduous task, but well worth the effort when a project is complete and the repaired areas are not noticeable.
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Sophian Plaza Condominium
The Sophian Plaza Condominium, located in Kansas City, MO, underwent a comprehensive restoration project from 2019 to the end of 2023, overseen by Mid-Continental. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the restoration aimed at preserving its historical integrity. The project included the removal and replacement of cast stone elements in the entryway colonnade and entablature, replicated with precision through 3D scanning. A total of 174 pieces, weighing 51,077 lbs, were involved in the entryway restoration. Additionally, all exterior brick masonry was restored, and deteriorated wood window frames, colonnettes, sills, and downspouts were replaced. Decorative cast stone elements underwent... Click here to read more.
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