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Designing a New Structure

Today’s architects, designers, and home owners often try to capture the details of yesteryear’s buildings. When designing a new structure, great thought is given to moldings, symmetry, windows, roofing material. Of course, what can be more traditional than a Fairfield or Chester SC stone home, stone foundation and stone chimney? Sadly, too often, the attention to detail is lost with the masonry. Surprisingly, these buildings are being constructed as additions to existing historical Fairfield or Chester SC masonry homes, or in small towns, where masonry buildings exist. With these fine examples of traditional masonry buildings the end product is a poor match. Designer Properties specializes in period stone masonry. We have studied hundreds of stone buildings, measured fireplaces and detailed arches, and examined pointing and stone construction techniques. All these details help to achieve an exact match to your project.

Salvageable Buildings

Designer Properties works closely with the architect or designer to make sure the plans are completed properly to accommodate the stone, and to make sure the openings are large enough to allow for a traditional fireplace and chimney. All this helps to eliminate unforeseen problems that will hinder the project. Designer Properties also works closely with the owners, viewing the structure that is to be matched or comparing vernacular masonry buildings. To ensure the proper stone is chosen, and the proper masonry techniques are used to complete the project, we also locate the proper stone. Instead of buying an “off the shelf” stone that often is gathered hundreds of miles away, Designer Properties searches local areas, farms, salvageable buildings, and local quarries. We make every effort to ensure the correct stones are purchased and used for your project. Once the stone has been selected, Designer Properties places the stone in the fashion that matches the existing structure or local architecture. The stone is then pointed to an identical match of the existing mortar, duplicating color, strength, and composition.