Building Solutions
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News and Insights on the Preservation of Commercial and Institutional Building Structures in the Greater Boston Area




Vol.2 No.1

March 2010

Greetings!


Welcome to our first issue of Building Solutions for 2010, a periodic newsletter intended to provide valuable information for building owners and property managers, facilities managers, and building envelope consultants in the greater Boston area.

We trust that you will benefit from the information provided in this publication. If you have any comments or questions, we can be reached at 617-445-0274 or at www.abbotbuilding.com.

 
Sincerely,
 
Michael Norman
Vice President
Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc.
617-445-0274

           Preserving History           
One Brick at a Time


As our theme for the year is "Preserving History One Brick at a Time", we will be including articles in future issues on some of the historic restorations we have performed over the years. 

In this issue, we present a Case Study on a recent masonry project at the Primus Court Condominiums in Boston's historic Beacon Hill section that was governed by the Beacon Hill Architectural Association.


Abbot Restores Primus Condominiums Building Façade

Abbot recently completed a major restoration to the façade of the Primus Court Condominiums, located in the heart of Boston's historic Beacon Hill section.
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The building consists of brick and pre-cast concrete headers, sills and bands, with ornamental metal coping below the roofline. 

In a restoration project governed by the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission, Abbot was contracted to power wash the facade, selectively repoint the brick masonry, and repair the concrete headers and sills.  In addition, Abbot painted the windows, concrete headers, sills and bands, and coping.

During the restoration, Abbot found that the concrete band over street floor windows was severely deteriorated. In the process of renovating the concrete band, a structural steel beam was exposed and determined to be in need of repair.  Abbot repaired the steel beam and applied a new concrete surface to match its original color and texture in compliance with the architectural commission.

Concrete Deterioration

Concrete is among the most durable building materials available.  However, concrete can deteriorate if it is not used and maintained properly. Some of the typical conditions that may cause concrete deterioration are as follows:Concrete Illustration
  • Inadequate Materials
  • Construction and Design Errors
  • Insufficient Concrete Cover over Reinforcing Bars
  • Misaligned Columns from One Level to Another
  • Electrical Conduit Placed Too Close to the Surface
  • Excessive Deflection in Beams Caused by Premature Removal of Shoring
  • Honeycombing
  • Spalling and Delamination
Abbot offers restoration solutions to these problems and others you may confront.  Contact us at 617-445-0274 for a FREE INSPECTIONAL INVESTIGATION or visit our new web site at www.abbotbuilding.com.

About Abbot Building Restoration

Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc., has been providing quality construction and restoration services for more than 50 years.  We have built our reputation on a strong work ethic, a high level of technical expertise, and longstanding relationships with a variety of clients in the public, institutional, and commercial sectors.
 
We specialize in restoring and preserving the integrity of the building envelope of aging and problem structures in the greater Boston area.  We also provide remedial weatherproofing services to correct construction deficiencies in newer structures.  Our specific areas of expertise include:


o   Masonry construction and repairs
o   Weatherproofing services
o   Caulking
o   Pointing
o   Waterproofing
o   Special coatings and sealants
o   Roof repair, replacement, or resurfacing


Call Abbot today at 617-445-0274 to arrange for a FREE INSPECTIONAL INVESTIGATION, or visit our web site at www.abbotbuilding.com.


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Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc.
28 Allerton Street, Boston, MA 02119
Tel: 617-445-0274  · Fax: 617-445-0277

EMail: [email protected]

IIN THIS ISSUE

Case Study
Abbot recently completed a major restoration to the façade of the Primus Court Condominiums, located in the heart of Boston's historic Beacon Hill section.

See full article below.

Building Basics
Concrete is among the most durable building materials available.  However, concrete can deteriorate if it is not used and maintained properly.

See full article below.
   Visit Our   New Web Site


We have revamped our web ste to provide more relevant information, ease of navigation, and descriptions of challenging restoration projects we have performed in the recent past.

We invite you to visit our new site, and welcome comments or questions on any of our services.

If you have an upcoming restoration project, call us at 617-445-0274 or email us at [email protected] for a free no obligation estimate.