Masonry Specialties - Marty Smith is at VanWell Masonry
Specialists in Masonry Restoration in Seattle & Snohomish

Commercial and Residential Masonry Restoration

Marty Smith, our newest member of your VanWell team, is our restoration specialist. He addresses restoration:

 The masons in the restoration division of VanWell Masonry are all trained
to not only understand the methods of restoration,
but also trained in the ways the masons of a different era built things.
In this way they can best replicate the method in which the structure was built.
Materials used on older and historic buildings were quite specific in their purpose, something most current “restoration” masons don’t understand.
Using materials (mortar compounds) that are meant for new masonry structures
is not necessarily the right application.
This is just an example of knowing the differences.
Our methods are the tried and true practices of the generations before us.
We might have an easier way to do it,
but the skill involved in the application is the same.
We will not sacrifice your home or building
in order to expedite
our paycheck.

Masonry restoration…what does restoration mean?

It could any combination of:

-Repointing

-Patching

-Caulking

-Cleaning

-Sealants

-Rebuilds

-Specialized rebuilds

-Seismic retrofits

-Consulting

Masonry maintenance…how does that work?

                - Seismic retrofitting

                - Cleaning the building up

                - Water repellents

VanWell Masonry

A full service masonry company.