Masonry
December 2022: Removal of inappropriate materials, repointing, and sealing of two residential chimneys
2022: Interior repointing projects in French Quarter Creole townhouse
October 2021: Removal of inappropriate materials and repointing, residential foundation, Bywater neighborhood.
October 2020: Repointed and sealed interior chimney in this Marigny residence.
October 2020: repointed all 28 foundational piers, and 3 chimney bases, on this Marigny residence.
April 2018: Repairs to 19th century water cistern at the historic Woodland Plantation in Laplace, LA. This former plantation was the site of the 1811 uprising of enslaved peoples in Louisiana's "German Coast," and the birthplace of prominent jazz musician Kid Ory. It underwent a full restoration and is currently the site of the 1811/Kid Ory Museum. The building dates to the late 18th century. This cistern likely dates to c1830's, and would have been used for water storage until the early 20th century. The cistern was rebuilt using bricks found on site, with a traditional lime based mortar.
October 2017: Remodel of a historic home in Midcity, New Orleans. Three no longer used fireplaces were closed with matching bricks from on site, repointed, and given a limewash finish.