RESTORATION

CONSERVATION

War Memorial Restoration Co. boasts an impressive history of working on monuments and war memorials for nearly two hundred years.

We are hence able to use our expertise to advise on the extent of repairs which are required, as well as suggest the most suitable materials, treatment and method for restoration.

ABOVE: The war memorial in Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil was subject to vandalism and sustained substantial damage, not that you could ever tell from this photograph after the restoration work by War Memorial Conservation Co.

BELOW: See how the rifle was masterfully recreated in our video.

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ABOVE: On the left, the statue after the incident. The marble rifle was completely destroyed beyond repair. On the right is the newly-carved rifle fitted to the remaining part of the original on the statue.

BELOW: The rifle was so intricately detailed that the replacement piece had to be hand-carved out of one piece of marble.

ABOVE: The restored war memorial with new rifle seamlessly fitted.

In addition to this consultancy service, our skilled stonemasons possess extensive experience in sourcing and crafting natural stone products to efficiently complete any restoration project.

Several on-site restoration services include:

Defect and condition surveying

Structural alterations and specialist repairs to external fabrics

Re-pointing and mortar repair with re-constituted stone mixes or lime based mortars

Piece-in repair on new stonework with carvings to match original details

Facade repairs after cleaning

Fixing of bespoke masonry replacements

BELOW: Another example of intricate hand-carved restoration work to a crest for Cathays Chapel, Cardiff. This demonstrates the abilities of our master craftsmen that is applied to war memorials when required.

ABOVE: The crest fitted to last the test of time.

BELOW: Essential restoration was was required at the National War Memorial in Cathays Park, Cardiff. The elements had taken their toll on the stone however, our expertise saw that all repairs were completed to the highest quality in respect for this incrdible monument.

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