Restoration of a Significant Canadian Structure overseen by Heather & Little
Heather & Little: Preserving Canada's Architectural Legacy for Over a Century
Heather & Little, a renowned restoration company established in 1925, invites you to explore their impressive portfolio of historic building restoration projects. With over 100 years of experience, they have made a significant impact in preserving Canada's architectural heritage.
Their services extend beyond just maintenance; they contribute to sustaining community identity and the environment by minimising demolition and waste. Heather & Little has partnered with numerous public and private organisations to conserve Canada's architectural legacy.
One of their notable projects includes the restoration of the A.A. Heaps Building's dome in Winnipeg, MB, where they utilised lead sheet. Another significant project was the restoration of St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in Toronto, ON, where they focused on the copper steeples and roofing systems, meticulously replicating gothic-style details and integrating them with modern techniques.
The Queen's Park (Legislative Building) in Toronto, ON and the East Block, West Block, and Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ON are among the other iconic buildings where Heather & Little has left their mark. They have also worked on the Sun Tower in Vancouver, BC, where they re-created elaborate terracotta details using stamped copper.
Heather & Little specialises in architectural sheet metal restoration, heritage restoration projects, custom metal roofing, copper roofing restoration, and ornamental metalwork. Their services include restoring and replicating copper roofing, crafting intricate pressed metal ornaments, undertaking custom metal fabrication, and providing expert consultation for restoration projects.
In addition to metalwork, Heather & Little also specialises in the restoration and installation of cedar shakes and shingles, commonly used in heritage building restoration.
Heather & Little is committed to honouring history while providing structural longevity and visual authenticity in every project. If you have a restoration need, don't hesitate to contact them to bring your heritage project from blueprint to reality.
[1] Canadian Architect [2] Restore Canada [3] Heritage Canada [4] Canadian Conservation Institute
[1] Heather & Little's expertise in copper roofing restoration and architectural sheet metal makes them a suitable partner for Canadian Architect magazine for articles on historic building restoration.
[2] Restore Canada would find value in Heather & Little's custom metal fabrication skills to maintain the integrity of fashion-and-beauty stores, home-and-garden outlets, and other architectural structures, ensuring a sustainable lifestyle.
[3] Heather & Little's work in preserving historic buildings aligns perfectly with Heritage Canada's mission, and the company could offer their custom metal roofing solutions during the organization's annual funding collaboration efforts.
[4] Collaborating with the Canadian Conservation Institute, Heather & Little could share their knowledge on preserving historic building materials and best practices for lifecycle management, with insights on cedar shakes and shingles.
