Cast Metals

Cast Iron

Repairs to the Capitol Dome – Lock and Stitch Technique

During the US Capitol Dome restoration more than a thousand cracks were repaired using the lock and stitch technique shown here.

Stitch-N-Lock. Inc.

Specialists in the repair of cracked and damaged cast iron and other cast metals. Stitch-N-Lock fasteners were used in the United States Capitol dome restoration completed in 2016. Their youtube video on the process is outstanding.

US Capitol Dome Restoration Complete

This November, 2016 Durability + Design Magazine article announces the completion of the United States Capitol dome restoration and indentifies the contractors and methods used to repair cracks in the cast iron.

ISSUE 1

Managing Restorations Projects - A to Z

Proven Method for Determining Costs

"What Could Go Wrong?" and how to be sure it doesn't

Graffiti

Glass Protection and Restoration

Look to JVS Building Services for:

	PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE:
Envelope Survey and Inspection	Process Specifications	Production Control
Reliable Cost Estimates	Pre-Bid Conference	Operations Management
“Due Diligence” Reports	Bid Solicitation	Safety Compliance
Leak Investigations	Negotiation and Award	Risk Management
Failure Analysis	Production Schedules	Project Records Management
Statement of Work	In-process Inspections & Quality Control	Project Closeout