Western Specialty Contractors’ Little Rock branch completed a partial masonry restoration project on the east elevation of a historic government building in Helena-West Helena. The work was performed for Phillips County, with Clements & Associates/Architecture, Inc. serving as the project architect. Construction began on July 7, 2025, and reached completion on October 16, 2025.
The restoration focused on preserving the building’s character while addressing key areas requiring structural and aesthetic improvements. Western’s crews removed several third-floor windows and infilled the openings with new wood framing and sheathing to match the building’s updated design intent. The team also removed and replaced 50 deteriorated bricks and repointed 2,400 square feet of masonry to enhance durability and prevent moisture infiltration.
To complete the restoration, Western thoroughly washed and sealed the 2,400-square-foot area with a siloxane sealer designed to protect historic masonry from weathering while maintaining its natural appearance. The project progressed smoothly, and the team finished the work on time and under budget, meeting all architectural requirements and county expectations.
“We were proud to help preserve this historic structure for Phillips County,” said Project Manager Kelly Ingram. “The building has significant community value, and our team worked carefully to ensure the repairs blended seamlessly with the original masonry.”
Western Specialty Contractors served as the prime contractor and delivered improvements that will help the building remain stable and protected, while maintaining visual consistency with its historic surroundings.
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Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, and specialty roofing. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects, and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective, corrective measures that can add years of useful life to a variety of structures, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, historic, educational and government buildings, parking structures, and sports stadiums. Western is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with 30 branch offices nationwide and employs more than 1,200 salaried and hourly professionals who offer the best, time-tested techniques and innovative technology. For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit https://westernspecialtycontractors.com.