• Custom Matching & Material Blending

    Restoration/Preservation

    We specialize in matching historic mortars, concrete, and stone patching materials, and we custom blend inhouse to ensure quality and consistency. Learn More About Restoration/Preservation Work

  • Designed for Quality

    Our specialty Cemen Tech truck volumetric truck fleet mixes onsite and can adjust as needed, which means no hot loads, no waste, and you only pay for what you use. As our boss loves to say "Concrete fresher than ours hasn't been mixed yet!"

  • Designed for Quality

    Concrete

    Our specialty Cemen Tech truck volumetric truck fleet mixes onsite and can adjust as needed, which means no hot loads, no waste, and you only pay for what you use. As our boss loves to say "Concrete fresher than ours hasn't been mixed yet!"Learn More About Concrete

  • Unmatchable Range

    Building Materials

    We carry an extensive range of building materials, including Specmix and Amerimix preblended mortar, concrete, mason's lime, plaster materials, blasting sand, restoration chemicals, and sewer supplies. Learn More About Building Materials

HISTORY

Henry Frerk Sons was founded over 140 years ago by the determination and hard work of Henry Frerk, who described himself as a "sawed-off and hammered down German."

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Basement & Foundation

Front Steps & Lintels

Moisture & Repointing

Chimney & Gutter

Removing Mortar

Choosing Mortar

 

Your Trusted Plaster Restoration Supplier 

From historic buildings to new specialty finishes Henry Frerk Sons is the Chicago region’s premier plaster supplier. We’re your one-stop source for  professional materials, including hydrated lime, cement (white and standard), lime putty, natural hydraulic lime, fibers, and a range of finely graded natural and silica sands. We also carry a full range of tools, lathe, and supplies.

Highlights from Our Extensive Masonry Product Lines for Restoration and New Construction:

Masonry cleaners and sealers from Diedrich, Prosoco, Ecocem, SurKlean and Cathedral Stone

Over 100 in-stock pigments from Dynamic Color Solutions offered by the pound, with our most popular colors also available in 7- and 50- pound options

JAHN Cathedral Stone stone, brick, and concrete repair mortars and grouts

Keim Mineral Coatings (by special order)

St Astier natural hydraulic lime

Graymont Niagara pozzolanic hydraulic lime

Graymont Niagara aged lime putty

Helifix helical ties

SpecMix preblended mortars, grout, and stucco, including our exclusive line of 51 SpecMix Type N custom colors (made to order)

Amerimix preblended mortars

Extensive selection of natural and silica sand, both bulk and by the bag

For more information about our full product line, please call us at 773-588-0800.

Contact our team today to discuss your masonry new construction or restoration project to discuss solution for lasting, reliable results.