HISTORIC PRESERVATION & RESTORATION ENGINEERS

More than half of Structures North’s projects involve historic structures, many of these in initially poor condition and nearly all of them needing intervention. We take pride in our ability to develop appropriate material treatments and design solutions for the specific conditions at hand. Sometimes it is the purpose of our work to reverse the weathering effects of time, or to counter damage that has occurred from lack of proper maintenance. Other times, we must correct as-originally-built flaws in historic structures with discretely placed modifications or supplements that better satisfy the original builders’ intent while providing improved safety and longevity. Always in such projects where structural modifications are necessary, our goal is to leave no visible trace.

Give yourself the peace of mind you deserve with Wood Research and Development's in-depth and cost-effective structural inspections. Make sure your projects are secure and up to code without breaking the bank! Timber structures have a very long lifespan. If you look at some timber bridges, you’ll see that some are one hundred years old and still in service. The lifespan of a timber bridge is based on how you build it. Something as small as putting a nail in the wrong place, can greatly lower a timber bridge’s lifespan. Our methods and techniques that we have developed can expand the life of a timber bridge by another one hundred years.

When upgrading historic buildings to modern standards or converting these properties for a new use, private and public clients choose Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc.Our experience in working with historic masonry opens new design possibilities. Some firms choose to preserve only the façade, essentially replacing the interior with a new building. Our approach adapts and enhances the original structure.