PROJECT: Basalt Lime Kilns
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CLIENT
Project funded by:Pitkin County, Colorado Department of Transportaion, and
The Federal Highway Administration
General Contractor: Opal Group
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The historic Lime Kilns, located 25 miles up the Frying Pan River from Basalt, were suffering from extensive deterioration and thermal cracks. Preservation Technology restored the kilns in 2006.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY Preservation Technology
- Rebuilding of deteriorated stonework
- Deep repointing
- Rebuilding of brick arches
- Cleaning
- Mortar aggregate analysis and design
- Color-matching of mortar
