Efflorescence, meaning “to flower out” in French, is the migration of salt to the surface of a porous material (like slate, marble & limestone) where it forms a crust or coating. Efflorescence is a common occurrence especially in outdoor areas or in...
While most folks were relaxing the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the crews at Boston Stone Restoration were hard at work. As we mentioned in a previous blog, this down time is especially convenient for our clients in the education sector as the students...
We have been talking recently about getting your house ready for the holidays. Last week we offered a $499 granite cleaning special for those people who may be hosting a holiday party or having family over for a festive meal. But what about the churches that will be...
Working in historic buildings is one of the highlights of our job here at Boston Stone Restoration. Over the past several months we had been contracted by a management company for a chain of banks that recently changed their name. Part of their rebranding has...
Summer time is the best time to spruce up the public spaces at colleges and universities. The students are away and the professors often take some vacation time as well. Recently Boston Stone Restoration was contacted by the Physics Department at Harvard University...