What is Restoration?
Restoration is defined as the process of reestablishing a self-sustaining habitat that closely resembles a natural condition in terms of structure and function.  In simpler words, Building restoration describes the process of the renewal and refurbishment of the fabric of a building. The phrase covers a wide span of activities, from the cleaning of the interior or exterior of a building removal of layers of paint and the cleaning and repair of the exterior walls.

There are three main types of restoration:

• Building cleaning - most especially cleaning the external facade of a building.

• Major repair - especially to stonework affected by acid rain and other pollutants, and which has weathered or decayed to a structurally unsound or aesthetically displeasing condition.

• Rebuilding to replace severely damaged or missing parts of a building. Here, in all cases, a balance is to be struck between recreation of the original building using materials and techniques similar to the original construction.

What is Renovation?
Renovation is described as the ability to restore the existing old structure to an earlier condition, but in better structural and aesthetic beauty as by repairing or remodeling the existing structure to perfection. In simpler words to renovate means to impart new vigor or to revive its hidden beauty.

Restoration and Renovation

At Prabhu Contractor we are also involved in work with regards to Restoration and Renovation. One of the prime projects that has been succeefully completed is the Renovation of the famous Reis Magos Church at Reis Magos, Bardez, North Goa. The renovation of the Church has resulted in a unique blend of Medieval and Modern designs.