Preservan Birmingham uses epoxy-based restoration to permanently repair damaged wood without expensive replacement
Discovering wood rot around windows, doors, columns or trim often causes homeowners to imagine worst-case scenarios. Many of them assume that the only solution is expensive replacement, along with disruptive renovation schedules.
What many homeowners don’t realize is that rotted wood can often be permanently repaired.
That’s the focus of Preservan Birmingham, a local company specializing in epoxy-based wood restoration. Instead of removing original building elements, Preservan removes damaged wood, treats the area to stop further deterioration and rebuilds the original shape using epoxy resins.
“This isn’t a cosmetic patch,” says owner Hillary Edwards. “When epoxy is installed correctly, the process restores strength and in many cases, the repaired wood is stronger than it was originally.”
A Homeowner’s Story
In one recent project, a homeowner contacted Preservan about the beautiful custom bow windows flanking her front door — a defining architectural feature of her home. One of the windows had extensive rot along the bottom extending to the interior.
She had spoken with multiple contractors and was told replacement was the only option. Unfortunately, the bow-window style was not replicable, meaning both front windows would need to be replaced to maintain architectural symmetry. The cost was significant, and she didn’t want to change the look of her home.
Preservan repaired the damaged window using epoxy restoration in just two visits, preserving the original design and resolving a problem the homeowner had lived with for years.
“She was incredibly relieved to find a permanent solution that didn’t require altering her home’s feel and character,” Edwards says.
Faster, Less Disruptive Repairs
Most Preservan projects are completed in two to three days, without demolition, long construction timelines or months of waiting for replacement materials.
“Our work is focused and efficient,” Edwards says. “In many cases, damaged wood can be permanently repaired in the affected areas without replacing original elements.”
The Sustainable Option
Repairing wood instead of replacing it also reduces construction waste.
“When materials are replaced, everything goes to a landfill,” Edwards says. “By repairing what’s already there, we preserve quality materials and reduce unnecessary waste.”
Local Roots, Preservation Focus
Edwards moved to Birmingham in 2019 with her family and opened Preservan Birmingham in 2024.
“Our goal is simple,” Edwards says. “We want homeowners to understand their options and preserve their homes whenever possible.
