Historic Architectural Metals Restoration Services

Metal Restoration Experts for Historic Buildings

The Tradesmen Group (TTG) offers expert services for the restoration of historic architectural metals, including lead, copper and various sheet metals, ironwork, cast iron, brass and bronze. With decades of experience, we ensure your building's metal features are accurately repaired and restored to maintain their historic integrity and luster for generations to come.

Morrison Hall, SUNY Orange,
Middletown, NY

All Your Metal Needs for Historic Restoration

Architectural metals are common defining features of many historic structures. Architectural metals can be used strictly for ornamentation, for structural and security purposes, or to serve as moisture protection on buildings and structures. Architectural metals range from ferrous metals that require protective coatings to non-ferrous metals that can endure the elements without coatings.

The Tradesmen Group specializes in the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and conservation of architectural metals. We have extensive experience assessing, designing, and executing best practice treatments for preserving and restoring significant architectural metal components of all types. TTG is dedicated to providing repair and restoration services consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Structures to ensure the historic integrity of architectural metal features will be maintained for generations.

An old heritage building with beautiful architecture is a rare sight, but it is more than just a materialistic thing. It holds memories of times when people lived and loved in harmony. It’s a living piece of history that adds value to the community and makes us proud of our roots.

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From Ornamental to Structural: The Tradesmen Group’s Metal Services

The Tradesmen Group has a deep understanding of the role architectural metals play in historic structures. Our specialists possess the knowledge and skills to work with a variety of metals, including ferrous and non-ferrous options, to achieve the desired aesthetic, structural or functional results. Whether you need metals for ornamentation, structural support, security measures or moisture protection, we have the expertise to select the appropriate materials and apply the necessary finishes and high-performance coatings. Each architectural metal project is approached with a focus on quality, preservation and innovation.

Sheet Metal Repair, Restoration and New Fabrication

Sheet metal restoration, repair and fabrication

Finials, crestings, dormers, cupolas and cornices

Stamped and radius sheet metal

Ceilings

Copper Repairs, New Copper, Architectural Copper and Historic Copper Fabrication

Finials, crestings, dormers, cupolas, weathervanes and cornices

Chimney caps

Architectural Iron Restoration, Repairs and Fabrication

Iron fence and gate repairs, restoration and new fabrication

Wrought iron restoration and repairs

Cast iron restoration and repairs

Architectural stainless steel fabrication and restoration

Railings, window grills and grates

Bronze Conservation, Repair, Waxing, Welding and Brazing

Door and window repair and restoration

Railing repair and restoration

Statuary and monument conservation, repair and restoration

Cleaning, Surface Preparation and Coatings

Water cleaning, micro-abrasive cleaning and laser cleaning

SSPC surface preparation and blasting for new coatings

Anti-corrosion treatments, including thermal spray galvanizing

High-performance coatings and waxing

Let’s Get Started on Your Restoration Project

Your building's timeless beauty belies the potential issues with its aging structure. Don't wait to start your restoration project. Here are four building blocks to get started.

Initial Contact

Reach out to TTG with basic information about your historic restoration project.

Discovery Call & Site Visit

Schedule a call to discuss your project and arrange for TTG to visit the site.

Assessment & Proposal

TTG will conduct an initial assessment and, if necessary, develop a detailed proposal outlining the process for a more involved assessment to develop a project scope, costs and timeline.

Contract & Restoration

Finalize arrangements on your project with TTG so restoration work may commence as outlined in a contract.