AVSmoot’s interest in historic restoration grew out of a desire to make the old look new again by preserving as much of the old as possible in order to maintain history and the hints of character that come as material ages.

Our restoration division hosts a variety of capabilities, specializing in wood and metal restoration:
| METAL | WOOD / MILLWORK | ||||
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replication of historic finishes | * |
refinishing & restoring carved/ornamental wood | ||
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architectural metal refinishing & coatings | * |
millwork replication of historic features | ||
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ornamental staircases, railings & fencing | * |
rough & finish carpentry | ||
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signs, flagpoles, light pole refinishing | * |
off-site restoration of furniture, doors, frames, railings, windows & pews | ||
| BRONZE CLEANING | HISTORIC WINDOWS | ||||
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cleaning/polishing of bronze/brass hardware | * |
clean wood and metal, repair deteriorating areas | ||
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refinish/replate chrome hardware | * |
glass & glazing | ||