
Roofing Specialties (Cresting, Cupolas, Domes, Gutters)
John Canning & Company
We are expert Preservation Problem Solvers with a goal of Perfecting Preservation. We find the architectural arts restoration, preservation and conservation solutions for the most complex problems and situations. The expertise, unique approach, and in-depth knowledge that we bring with us, allows projects to be completed quickly with the detail & integrity that John Canning & Co. is known for.
Our highly skilled craftsmen, artisans, and conservators are experienced in the use of traditional methods and materials to foster and promote excellence in preservation and conservation by using a historically faithful preservation approach.
Our knowledgeable trades people, scholars, and business professionals advocate for the integrity of the original design intent, restoration process, preservation of architectural fabric, coordination, and cooperation of trades, and most important, the owner/architect/contractor collaboration. Commitment to this mission ensures success for our clients and their projects.
Our expertise and years of experience, combined with our deep respect for historic architecture and interior design, enables clients to entrust us with restoring state capitol buildings and landmark courthouses, churches, libraries, museums, theaters, and other historic buildings. We have been privileged to work on some of the nation’s most visible and important historic buildings including, Radio City Music Hall, the Ceiling Sky Mural at Grand Central Station, the U.S. Treasury Building, the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Yale University, and the San Francisco City Hall and War Memorial Opera House. Our work also extends into many other structures, both public and private across the United States.













Services:
We specialize in finishes such as:
- Plaster (Flat & Ornamental)
- Decorative Paint & Finishes (including Trompe l'oeil, Glazing, Marbleizing, Woodgraining, Polychrome Painting and Stenciling)
- Murals/Artwork
- Gilding
- Historic Woodwork
- Stone
In addition to our trade services, we also provide:
- Planning & Design Services (including New Sacred Designs, Period Design Work, Custom Murals & Commissioned Artwork)
- Budgeting & Specification Support
- Plaster Stabilization & Consolidation as well as Consultation Services:
- Historic Paint Analysis & Investigations
- Plaster Surveys
- Historic Building Condition Assessments of Various Finishes
- Mockups
The type of projects that are worked on across the nation include national landmarks, religious establishments, educational institutions, government buildings, museums, theatres and entertainment venues.
Have a project we can help with? Send an Email or Request a Consultation.