There is a large old freestanding downtown club house in SF constructed of Portland sandstone, probably about 1880.  Most of the stone is set natural bed and the condition is mint.  I was amazed.



Dr. Judith E. Selwyn
Preservation Technology Associates, Inc.
285 Reservoir Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

617 598 2255
fax 617 277 3389

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  Subject: Re: [BP] Removing fake brownstone


  In a message dated 1/26/2009 9:48:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:
    I like to remind people in New York that we see plenty of sandstone repair in San Francisco, where freeze-thaw never occurs.

  Fascinating
    I also agree with Pat that replacement in-kind is preferable, 

  Just what I'm looking for.  Someone who chopped out some brownstone blocks on their rowhouses and replaced in kind.   Yes, I know I'm dreaming.     ---Christopher



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