ARG Conservation Services

06/14/2024

We had a good time at our company BBQ with our family of companies - ARG/CS, Pacific Sealants, and Pacific Masonry Restorations! It was a day filled with delicious food, great conversations, and lots of fun before kicking off the busy summer season. It was wonderful connecting with coworkers who have been out and about on different jobs. Here’s to teamwork and even greater times ahead!
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- Pacific Sealants
- Pacific Masonry Restorations

06/07/2024

Once scarred by fire, these doors have been on a journey of careful restoration. We started by removing the burnt areas, revealing the stable wood beneath. Hand-selected rift sawn white oak was chosen to replace the damaged sections, ensuring a perfect match.

The original molding, with its unique charm, was replicated using custom ground cutter heads. We then added new trim to all four lower squares, bringing back their original elegance. Burned areas on the inset squares were painstakingly scraped and sanded, preserving as much of the original wood as possible.

To blend the new with the old, the fresh white oak was aged and stained to match the existing wood. Finally, a protective coat of oil-based spar urethane varnish was applied, enhancing the wood's natural beauty and ensuring its durability.

Swipe through the photos to see the transformation from fire-damaged to beautifully restored.

05/31/2024

Every year at ARGCS we look forward to attending the annual American Institute for Conservation (AIC) conference to learn the latest methods and practices being done in the field of conservation. Here we have photos of our principal, David Wessel, presenting at the AIC conference last week in Salt Lake City! His presentation highlighted the impact of political and social movements on cultural resource preservation. These movements lead to relocation, reinterpretation, and ownership disputes of cultural artifacts. Professionals face legal risks and ethical dilemmas, often pressured to act against industry standards. Wessel reviewed case studies and offered practical strategies to navigate these challenges.

– AIC

05/24/2024

🌸✨ What an incredible evening at the Superbloom Gala 2024! ✨🌸

ARG/CS and Pacific Sealants are thrilled to have been a Bronze participant at this beautiful event. A huge thanks to Family House San Francisco for their amazing support to families and children with cancer. Truly inspiring! 🌟

05/24/2024

🌸✨ What an incredible evening at the Superbloom Gala 2024! ✨🌸

We are thrilled to have been a Bronze participant at this beautiful event. A huge thanks to Family House San Francisco for their amazing support to families and children with cancer. Truly inspiring! 🌟

thanks for the invite! 🩷🩷🩷

04/26/2024

At ARGCS, we were honored to preserve a significant piece of history at the National Historic Landmark Harada House in Riverside, CA. We undertook the conservation of a plaster wall with an inscription left by a member of the Japanese American Harada Family, who were forcibly removed to concentration camps during WWII. These names, written into their home’s wall before their forced departure, narrates a story of racism, resilience, and memory. Our task involved stabilizing the plaster to protect this tangible legacy. Subsequently, our team, including expert masons, conservators, and art movers carefully removed the section of the wall containing this precious inscription, ensuring its preservation while the house receives major structural work.

03/07/2024

ARG/CS is honored to be part of the restoration of this "gem of San Francisco history..." 💎👷‍♀️👷⚒️🙌

Stern Grove's historic Trocadero Clubhouse suffered major damages last year. Its restorations will cost $2.5 million and be completed before the end of 2024.

12/28/2023

Embracing the San Francisco spirit of innovation this holiday season, we have playfully used machine learning or AI technology (ChatGBT) to merge our restoration projects at the , and into a new cityscape that is tribute to these timeless originals. As we celebrate this festive season, we renew our commitment to preserving historic buildings and cultural resources. Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with cherished traditions and exciting new beginnings!

Best Wishes,
ARG Conservation Services

12/22/2023

Celebrating strong bonds and festive times! ARGCS is proud of our positive relationships with our subcontractors. We recently had the joy of attending .create and holiday party, bringing gifts and sharing smiles. It was a wonderful time for everyone, filled with laughter and good cheer. Here's to many more successful collaborations! 🎄🎅🎉🎁🍫

12/05/2023

ARG/CS urges photographers to apply to Sacred Spaces 35th Anniversary Photo Contest!

Religious properties were designed and built as places of worship. Photos in this category should capture the relationship between religious space and a spiritual experience.

02/22/2023

Check out the SF Chronicle's latest article about our work at the Ferry Building:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/ferry-building-tower-repairs-17788546.php

San Francisco's Ferry Building is getting upgrades to its tower that will help evolve the...

03/09/2021

https://www.sfchronicle.com/local/article/How-S-F-s-iconic-Ferry-Building-reflects-our-16003815.php

Since the day it opened in 1898, the Ferry Building has been a symbol of San Francisco....