How does PEC approach historical-structure steel restoration?
PEC tackles historical-structure steel restoration as a turnkey project. First we document existing conditions with 3-D laser scans and non-destructive testing, then our PE-licensed team designs a repair plan that salvages original members where possible and fabricates exact-match replacements in-house. Certified millwrights carefully remove, restore, and re-install every piece under strict safety and heritage guidelines.
Preserving a century-old truss bridge or mill frame calls for more than routine welding—it demands a blend of historic sensitivity and modern engineering. PEC starts by laser-scanning the structure and running ultrasonic or magnetic-particle tests to pinpoint hidden corrosion.
Our structural engineers compare the findings against today’s IBC and AWS D1.1 codes, then issue stamped repair drawings that keep the look and load paths true to the original.
Damaged members are gently removed by our millwright and rigging services team using Fluke laser-alignment tools to prevent additional stress. In-house custom metal fabrication crews recreate riveted angles, lattice girders, or ornamental brackets on our Python X beam line, matching original profiles while upgrading to ASTM-certified steel.
Where feasible, existing pieces are sand-blasted, metallized, and coated to meet modern corrosion-class requirements before being re-set.
Because all trades—fabrication, process piping installation for any integrated utilities, and electrical control systems integration for lighting or monitoring—live under one roof, you avoid coordinating multiple vendors. The result is a historically accurate, structurally sound restoration delivered faster, safer, and with a single point of accountability. Learn more on our structural steel fabrication page at ProcessEquipmentAndControls.com.