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Monuments and graves are considered as the person’s final anchor to the present world. It is a place where loved ones can pay their respects to them or keep them in their memory. They are cherished, constant memories of loved ones.

But, as time passes, due to exposure to weather elements as well as other situations, they can get damaged and worn.Usually monuments made of materials like bronze, granite and stainless steel are picked due to their ability to withstand weather conditions, but after many decades of withstanding extreme conditions, they may start to deteriorate.

Even monuments which have been in use for decades will eventually begin to show signs of wear. After some restoration, most monuments can be restored to their original condition.

In this blog, we’ve listed some of the advantages of the restoration of a monument.

Elimination Of Dirt/Stains

Monument restoration involves the meticulous cleansing of the cemetery grave monuments. Due to the fact that they must withstand snow, rain, summer winds, and other conditions of the weather, monuments may become stained and dirty especially if they have porous surfaces. You can understand and read the design and information on the monument by cleaning it of dirt and stains, like hard water or stains that have accumulated from nearby trees. In some cases, the monument does not require any further restoration after it has been cleaned and polished.

Cleaning the Monument’s Surfaces

If the monument is placed on a grave in a humid area, there is a chance of it turning damp over time. The initial phase of restoration includes getting rid of mildew and mould. It is possible to clean the surfaces and get rid of lichen, mould and other debris. off the monument, you can make the surface of the monument back to how it was prior to the time it was soiled.

Highlighting the lettering/design

If the memorial is old, the text and design that are etched onto it are likely to be hidden. The text can be restored to help people locate the grave easily. If the memorial was originally marked, restoring it will restore the letters and design, so it is easily recognizable again.

Restoration Of A Broken Monument

If the monument is broken, restoring it will depend on how many pieces need to be replaced. To repair Buy granite headstones , we can make use of epoxy for monuments , if it is divided into two pieces. It is more difficult to repair when the monument is split in more than two pieces. The monument could need to be rebuilt based on the location of the breaks.

Monument Restoration Services

Monument restoration can involve a variety of different services.

Memorial Cleaning

Memorial Foundation Replacement

Restoring Memorials

Attach Emblems and vases to Memorial

About Summit Memorials

Let us help you honour those you love the best way that you can. Our team of specially trained professionals strives to make the most difficult time of your life just a bit easier by providing high-quality memorial products and services. Our artisans create the most beautiful headstones available. Our granite headstones in Saskatchewan as well as Alberta are guaranteed to not crack or wear because of weather conditions or natural elements.