Where science meets craft.
CBC is a commercial and residential building contractor specializing in historic masonry restoration.
Coupling contracting experience with advanced training in architectural conservation techniques, CBC is a unique asset to historic restoration projects. Our valued expertise is called upon when a project requires informed interventions that do not compromise a building’s historic and material integrity.
Masonry Restoration
We specialize in cleaning, repairing and restoring the integrity of historic masonry structures. Services include surface cleaning, brick repointing, Natural Hydraulic Lime exterior stuccos and interior plasters (flat and decorative) and pigmented surface finishes and limewashes.
General Contracting
We oversee and manage construction projects, specializing in unique historic settings that require special attention to detail in order to identify and protect extant historic material.
Consulting
We offer consulting services to owners, architects and engineers including conditions assessments, finishes analysis, specification writing, quality control oversight and historic materials treatment training.