AltNova: Craftsmanship & innovation

RESTORATION & CONSERVATION OF HISTORICAL METALWORKS

Restoration of both structural and ornamental architectural metalwork (iron gates and fencing, balconies in cast iron, window guards, anchors in masonry, bespoke replicas of architectural hardware …) is our main activity: after an initial assessment, we make our own inventory of all composing parts and number them, if needed we carefully take apart the construction in the reverse order of the initial installation, we repair in our works or in situ and make replicas of missing parts or parts that are too far gone.  We have our own blasting and thermal spray equipment.  Altnova has an in-depth understanding of the appropriate painting techniques for ancient metal work. 

STONE CLEANING & RESTAURATION

Old metal works are in most instances anchored in a stone pillar, pedestal or plinth.  We assess the source of the deterioration first.  The treatment of the fractured natural stone requires a global approach with knowledge of both disciplines: metal and stone.  Altnova understands the difficult cohabitation of stone and metal due to their disparate expansion following temperature changes.

NEW METALWORK

AltNova designs, manufactures and places custom gates, balconies and fences from various art styles like Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Louis XIV, XV.  With our knowledge of traditional blacksmithing and joining techniques, we recognize more details on old photos, on the basis of which we manufacture (partly) disappeared ironwork truthfully.  

HISTORICAL INVESTIGATIONS & FINCANCIAL AIDS

We enable our customers to pass on valuable ironwork to their future generations. In order to do so, we are interested in the origin and history of their metalwork.  With our own on-going historical searches for old foundries & metal factories, we can complement our customer’s historical research.

Altnova has a good knowledge of the various financial aids available at a regional level regarding the restoration of metalwork and natural stone.Altnova has a good knowledge of the various financial aids available at a regional level regarding the restoration of metalwork and natural stone.