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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

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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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How anchors stabilized Puerto Rico’s capitol facade

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The system was key to reinforcing El Capitolio’s historic terracotta facade. Photo courtesy Cintec An internationally recognized anchoring system played a crucial role in the stabilization and preservation of the Capitol Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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CINTEC Announces Staircase Stabilization with Grout Anchors

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Cintec North America announces its Cementitious Grout Anchors were used in a project for the stabilization of the deteriorating staircase in the Morris Island Lighthouse, located on Morris Island, South Carolina. The lighthouse was placed on the national register of historic places in 1982. The structure is 49M/161 FT tall.

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Cintec North America Announces Staircase Stabilization Project”

CCR Magazine

Cintec North America announces its Cementitious Grout Anchors were used in a project for the stabilization of the deteriorating staircase in the Morris Island Lighthouse, located on Morris Island, South Carolina. The lighthouse was placed on the national register of historic places in 1982. The structure is 49M/161 FT tall.

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Italian Revival meets modern function: A historic building’s new life

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The 114-year-old Italian Revival building is located within the Gretna Cultural District and Gretna National Register Historic District in Louisiana. The 114-year-old Italian Revival building is located within the Gretna Cultural District and Gretna National Register Historic District in Louisiana.

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Transparent fire-rated design: Where safety meets student experience in campuses

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Historically, the challenge to maximizing daylight, engagement, and other occupant-centered design strategies has been limited by fire-rated materials, which have been limited to opaque materials or minimal lites of transparent, fire-rated glass. However, the building’s monumental staircase presented a challenge.

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Europe’s Largest Salvage Marketplace: Liberty of London Woodwork

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Truly Reclaimed Label “The staircases will carry the Truly Reclaimed label, which Salvo uses to signpost materials recovered through responsible sourcing and to highlight the positive carbon consequences of choosing authentic reclaimed materials. We believe reclaimed is a brand worth protecting,” adds Ms.