Masonry work including brick repair, stone repair and selective replacement and re-pointing and cleaning of masonry is complete on the north elevation with a few areas remaining on the east and west. Our crews focus is now turning to the ornate upper parapet above the south entry elevation. See the dramatic images attached of the severe deterioration on the south parapet. Much of the inner wythe of brick throught the exterior envelope needed additional stabilization due to poor mechanical attachment to the outer finish course. All windows in the building have been repaired and glazed and are curing. Painting has begu
n on many of the sash and frames. Window sash installation will begin in bulk in October. Window frame restoration is approximately 75% complete. Steel security bars have been removed, cleaned and painted with a special epoxy primer and paint system and will be reinstalled as each sash in installed over the next 2 month period. See the attached image. The northern chimney has been reconstructed and the east chimney has been repointed and its missing upper corbels replaced. Both chimneys will be anchored to the roof structure and crickets built to improve the historic flashing design. Larger sandstone beltcourse elements have been repaired in place and replaced with new stone where required. Materials have been ordered for porch reconstruction including decking and replica turned wood columns. Stainless steel standing seam roof materials have been ordered from Follansbee. Roof install is scheduled for spring 2010. Fall weather has been great with carpets of color surrounding the project site at the base of Boulder Mountain. However, winter is fast approaching with freezing temps and snowy dust on the roof of the building several mornings this last week. The project is approximately 40% complete. Thanks for checking out the blog. Any comments are gladly accepted.
n on many of the sash and frames. Window sash installation will begin in bulk in October. Window frame restoration is approximately 75% complete. Steel security bars have been removed, cleaned and painted with a special epoxy primer and paint system and will be reinstalled as each sash in installed over the next 2 month period. See the attached image. The northern chimney has been reconstructed and the east chimney has been repointed and its missing upper corbels replaced. Both chimneys will be anchored to the roof structure and crickets built to improve the historic flashing design. Larger sandstone beltcourse elements have been repaired in place and replaced with new stone where required. Materials have been ordered for porch reconstruction including decking and replica turned wood columns. Stainless steel standing seam roof materials have been ordered from Follansbee. Roof install is scheduled for spring 2010. Fall weather has been great with carpets of color surrounding the project site at the base of Boulder Mountain. However, winter is fast approaching with freezing temps and snowy dust on the roof of the building several mornings this last week. The project is approximately 40% complete. Thanks for checking out the blog. Any comments are gladly accepted.
Foreman John Richardson reviewing the scope of the repair work that Daren, our maser mason will begin this week on the upper parapet above the south elevation of the Jail.
Daren and Kyle smiling in the sunny fall weather with some of the most challenging brick work rehabilitation to their left on the south elevation.
Daren Richardson surveying the scope of the parapet work and the detailed flashing work required at the junction of the roof. Daren expects about 2 full weeks to repair and partially reconstruct this finely detailed blind dormer.
Steel security bars ready for installation after epoxy coating system was completed off site in Richardson's shop at the Historical Society Powerhouse site.
Sean building up severly damaged profiles on the porch columns, carving the det
ails to match with Abatron's Wood exopy.
Sean building up severly damaged profiles on the porch columns, carving the det
ails to match with Abatron's Wood exopy.
Kyle pointing the front entry's jamb.
