Structural steel repair; masonry restoration of brick and terra cotta.
Everest has been hired to repair the brick on this landmark hotel in the
Union Square district.
Each corner of the building shows significant vertical cracking along the height
of the
building.
Our first task is to secure the brick to eliminate the risk of "falling
hazards".
Everest is utilizing a new technology that allows us to weld a rod through the brick
directly
onto the flange of the structural beam. The rod is then bolted to the outside
of the brick.
Once the brick is secure our next step is to begin removal of the brick to repair the
structural
steel.
Final phase will be to match four different brick styles and replace
the brick at each
corner.
Terra cotta is presently being surveyed.
Consultant:
Pat Buscovich Engineering (415 788 2708)
and Rosenberg McGinnis AIA (415 986 3873)
