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Our Most Challenging Job Ever — Thus Far
By Dave Laverdiere (owner of Boston Brick & Stone)

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The chimney as it was before we started the demolition. Note the greenish blue steel band around the chimney just above the roofline. This steel band was keeping the chimney from falling over.

Boston Brick & Stone has recently completed one of our most challenging jobs ever. We were asked to perform a historical restoration on two magnificent chimneys that were severely damaged by the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

The property is one of Pasadena’s most treasured residential landmarks. A Paul Williams masterpiece set on over 3 acres overlooking the Arroyo. The entire house is constructed of a classic Ironspot brick which is normally only used as a decorative feature such as a fireplace facing. Trimmed with scaled precast concrete quoins and balustrades the house truly takes your breath away, especially if you are a mason and as fond of bricks and concrete as I am.

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Our Most Challenging Job Ever — Thus Far By Dave Laverdiere (owner of Boston Brick & Stone)

Our Most Challenging Job Ever — Thus Far
By Dave Laverdiere (owner of Boston Brick & Stone)