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Abbot restores town of Wellesley Hegarty water pump station facade

Abbot Building Restoration recently completed a masonry restoration project at the Hegarty Pump Station, a one-story brick building operated by the town of Wellesley water department, whose façade was in need of significant repair. Abbot was contacted by the town to evaluate the brick and mortar deterioration, and provide remedial action. Abbot's solution was to first power wash the entire building to remove the atmospheric dirt and moss, and then repoint the brick where needed. Abbot then rebuilt the badly deteriorated brick on the column to the left of the main entrance way. To complete the project, Abbot applied a water repellent industrial coating to the entire façade to provide a durable weather resistant protective barrier. Abbot specializes in repair and maintenance of the building enclosures of aging structures in the greater Boston area. Abbot also provides remedial weatherproofing services to correct construction deficiencies in newer structures. Specific areas of expertise include: *Masonry construction and repairs * Weatherproofing services: Caulking; pointing; waterproofing; special coatings and sealants * Roof repair, replacement, or resurfacing.
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