Renaissance Development Washington DC
History & Architecture of Georgetown & Washington
The City Tavern Preservation Foundation and the Congress for the New Urbanism DC Chapter are proud to present a series of 5 lectures on the history and architecture of Georgetown and Washington DC – featuring Renaissance Development president Christina K Wilson!
Services
Renaissance Development
Renaissance Development Inc. is a Washington, DC-based construction company that specializes in exterior masonry and historic preservation. Services offered include tuckpointing: the restoration of brick buildings using traditional methods and materials. Tuckpointing restores historic structures to their original appearance and ensures their structural integrity for decades to come.
In addition to tuckpointing, Renaissance Development builds patios, walkways, retaining walls, and steps using traditional materials that complement residences in historic neighborhoods. These building blocks—the essential components of an urban garden–can transform even the smallest yards into inviting outdoor rooms that expand a house’s living area outdoors.
Services
Tuckpointing is a complex process that involves far more than replacing failing mortar. Renaissance Development’s skilled team of craftsmen has the expertise necessary to give every project the careful attention it deserves.
"They are very professional and punctual. I truly believe they deserve the top marks they get on Angie’s List. The work was done on schedule, was completed perfectly, and really the entire process from start to finish was very good. Repointing my brick walls was not as bad as I thought it was going to be!"
- Capitol Hill, DC
Renaissance Development Washington DC
Services
Renaissance Development
Renaissance Development Inc. is a Washington, DC-based construction company that specializes in exterior masonry and historic preservation. Services offered include tuckpointing: the restoration of brick buildings using traditional methods and materials. Tuckpointing restores historic structures to their original appearance and ensures their structural integrity for decades to come.
In addition to tuckpointing, Renaissance Development builds patios, walkways, retaining walls, and steps using traditional materials that complement residences in historic neighborhoods. These building blocks—the essential components of an urban garden–can transform even the smallest yards into inviting outdoor rooms that expand a house’s living area outdoors.
Services
Tuckpointing is a complex process that involves far more than replacing failing mortar. Renaissance Development’s skilled team of craftsmen has the expertise necessary to give every project the careful attention it deserves.
"They are very professional and punctual. I truly believe they deserve the top marks they get on Angie’s List. The work was done on schedule, was completed perfectly, and really the entire process from start to finish was very good. Repointing my brick walls was not as bad as I thought it was going to be!"
- Capitol Hill, DC
Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement
Updated: January 2023
Renaissance Development strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. Renaissance Development has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that website accessibility efforts assist all users and that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence.
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If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on rendevdc.com or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us during normal business hours as detailed below and we will be happy to assist.
If you wish to report an accessibility issue, have any questions or need assistance, please contact Renaissance Development Customer Support as follows:
Email: info@rendevdc.com
Commercial and Institutional
Commercial and Institutional
The renovation of historic brick buildings requires a special type of tuckpointing expertise. General contractors know that they need to subcontract historic brick restoration – tuckpointing – to a reputable company with very particular expertise in the use of traditional methods and materials required by the original bricks and lime-based mortar. Why?
Some historic DC buildings continue to be occupied and used for their original purposes. Examples of these may include schools, museums, banks, hospitals, and hotels. Others have gone through conversions over the years that have repurposed them. In some cases, historic architectural integrity has been preserved and in other cases, it has not.
Our History and Credentials
Renaissance Development LLC is the sub-contractor of choice when an old building is part of a modern-day redevelopment project; especially if the historic aspects of the building are to be restored or preserved.
Why Choose Us?
General contractors and developers that turn to Renaissance Development understand and appreciate the importance of bringing in expert trades for the restoration and preservation of old brickwork. Renaissance Development LLC applies the highest professional standards to our work as a sub-contractor.
Read more about us:
• Historic Tuckpointing Expertise
• Crew Skills and Certifications
We welcome inquiries from commercial contractors for the work of traditional tuckpointing required by the renovation of historic brick buildings in the DC area.
Tuckpointing Services
Tuckpointing Services
Renaissance Development is Washington DC’s leading masonry contractor specializing in tuckpointing – brick mortar repair using historically appropriate and traditional methods and materials – for lasting brick facade and chimney repair.
Our service area is all of Washington, DC including the historic neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Shaw, Logan Circle, Adams Morgan, and Columbia Heights. We also serve most parts of Old Town Alexandria, VA.
We are experts in brick restoration and preservation for historic DC homes, schools/institutions, and commercial properties. We skillfully combine the use of historically accurate materials and methods to restore and preserve the aesthetic and integrity of centuries-old buildings. All of the services provided by Renaissance Development LLC increase a property’s value and ensure that it will last for decades and generations to come.
EXTERIOR TUCKPOINTING
Washington’s historic houses were constructed of clay bricks assembled with lime mortar. After decades of exposure, the mortar joints between the bricks begin to fail. Makeshift repairs are often made with cement, which is commonly used in new construction but inappropriate for historic buildings. We use specially formulated lime-based mortar — which is low in compressive strength and contains no cement — to tuckpoint (or re-point) brick facades and chimneys.
INTERIOR TUCKPOINTING
Renaissance Development is most often seen tuckpointing exterior facades in Washington DC’s (and Old Town Alexandria’s) oldest neighborhoods. What is less visible from the street is the interior tuckpointing work that we also provide for residential, institutional, and commercial customers. If you plan to expose a brick wall, Renaissance Development can make sure it is properly reinforced and sealed for many years of beauty and historic good looks.
Urban Gardens
Urban Gardens
COVID-19 Update: At present, we are not working on interior projects except for vacant or unoccupied buildings. We anticipate returning to these kinds of projects when pandemic restrictions are lifted, and it is once again safe for our team members and our clients. Please don’t hesitate to let us know what you have in mind. We will get you on the list!
Renaissance Development is Washington DC’s leading masonry contractor specializing in tuckpointing – brick mortar repair using historically appropriate and traditional methods and materials – for lasting brick facade and chimney repair.
Our service area is all of Washington, DC including the historic neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Shaw, Logan Circle, Adams Morgan, and Columbia Heights. We also serve most parts of Old Town Alexandria, VA.
We are experts in brick restoration and preservation for historic DC homes, schools/institutions, and commercial properties. We skillfully combine the use of historically accurate materials and methods to restore and preserve the aesthetic and integrity of centuries-old buildings. All of the services provided by Renaissance Development LLC increase a property’s value and ensure that it will last for decades and generations to come.
