Mausoleum Restoration Brings Back a Beloved Memorial

When a family builds a mausoleum, they devote a special memorial to a loved one that must stand the test of time and provide a lasting respite. Unfortunately, even the best-constructed mausoleums require maintenance to fight the ravages of time and the elements. Some mausoleum materials are less able to withstand the effects of climate and time. Repair and restoration services bring back a beloved memorial with everything from simple touch-up work to substantial restoration both inside and out.

Exterior Mausoleum Restoration
The elements are powerful; weathering impacts even the strongest mausoleum materials. Some materials, including marble, are more subject to the ravages of weathering, and can erode substantially or develop other structural issues. Mausoleums located in the northern United States undergo freeze and thaw cycles making them particularly vulnerable, with moisture causing damage to joints and eventually reaching the interior.

Exterior mausoleum restoration ranges from minor work, such as touching up carvings and removing staining, to more substantial restoration, like replacing portions of the mausoleum – perhaps with a stronger material to prolong the life of the mausoleum and reduce maintenance requirements.

Interior Mausoleum Restoration
The interior of a mausoleum is generally less prone to damage than the exterior, in part due to protection from the elements. However, time can wreak just as much havoc on a mausoleum’s interior as the exterior – particularly when exposed to the elements by design or by an issue with the exterior. Common issues for mausoleum interiors include: swaying or sagging stone, staining, leaking, and the breaking or falling of veneer.

Interior mausoleum restoration runs the gamut from replacing or retouching fallen veneer to replacing portions of the mausoleum that are swaying, sagging, or otherwise failing. Minor restoration, such as removing staining or retouching veneers, usually takes days or a few short weeks. Major restoration involving removing portions of the mausoleum can require weeks or months of work by a qualified team.

With the right mausoleum restoration services, a beloved memorial can be returned to a state of beauty and grace befitting the final resting place for a much-loved family member. Mausoleums should be evaluated annually for signs of damage to the interior or exterior.

[Dachary Carey] Google+