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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

This historic landmark offers 74 mixed-income housing units, retail, and commercial space. Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls.

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Western Specialty Contractors Restoring Minneapolis’ Historic Wesley Church

Civil + Structural Engineer

3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. The historic church, formerly occupied by Wesley United Methodist Church, was constructed during Minneapolis’ building boom in the 1890s.

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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Failures: Cast Stone

Construction Specifier

Employed as a cost-effective alternative to building stone for architectural ornaments or wall claddings, the material is fabricated with various mixes to resemble different natural stone types. On the 1920s brick masonry building shown here, cast stone was used at the copings, cornice, belt courses, water tables, and window surrounds.

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Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration

UK Construction Blog

The post Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Historical renovation projects require a delicate balance of preservation and adaptation. Extensive Research Guides the Project A successful historic renovation starts with in-depth research.

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Choosing between restoring or replacing cracked, spalled, and displaced brick facades

Construction Specifier

Every project should answer this question: can the facade be saved or has the brick’s deterioration critically compromised the wall’s stability? Existing brick masonry is often treated as a maintenance item and not much thought is given to whole system performance. This style was most commonly found in the 1920s-1950s.

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Cintec North America Announces Staircase Stabilization Project”

CCR Magazine

The lighthouse was placed on the national register of historic places in 1982. The anchors were tied to the inner and outer walls of the lighthouse. CINTEC AMERICA provided the anchor system to support the staircase. The lighthouse was opened in 1876 and decommissioned in 1962. The structure is 49M/161 FT tall.