Restoring historic structures is a unique and often under-appreciated
niche within their building industry. The past 150 years have changed
many of the materials, techniques and skills used in historic buildings.
Happel & Associates has completed a significant number of historical
restoration projects and gained the expertise to understand and preserve
the unique characteristics typical of historic structures. Our craftsmen
are proud of their role in preserving our priceless national assets.
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Maintain relationships with artisans and suppliers
who specialize in restorative work, including techniques no longer
used by contemporary craftsmen. |
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In-house casework abilities bring ease to the replication
of ornamental woodwork such as trim, turnings, and railings that are
no longer available. |
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Disassembly and reconstruction techniques to preserve
the maximum amount of the original structure. |
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Strong restoration experience allows us to provide
competitive and realistic budgets. |
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Many of our historic restoration projects are registered
with the National Register of Historic Preservation. |
