Brick Facade Repair
Brick Facade Repair
(OP)
Are there any reference materials available that can assist me in putting some details together for the repair of the brick exterior wall of an eight story building? I noticed that there were a few small vertical cracks starting from the corners of the top floor windows and several step and horizontal cracks that are over ¼" wide that go through the window lintels of the top floor. There seems to be crack in the mortar joints on both sides of the severely rusted steel lintels as well. Of course asking to replace the brick facade all together is the an option but I would like to know what is being generally practiced out there.
Thanks,
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What is the age of the building? Is it a load bearing building or a frame construction? Is it brick with masonry or stud backup?
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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I also think that the freeze-thaw and water damage in addition to age are contributing factors not mentioning lack of maintenance.
So, I am looking for some guidance on the course of actions and if there are any routine or standard approach for this type of problem which I am sure is not unique to this building.
Thanks,
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- Are all the ledges rusted?
- What is tieing the brick back to the wall system?
- Why are the cracks appearing at the top corners?
- Is the public in danger of falling brick?
New York City has a requirement that brick facades be investigated by an engineer every 2? years with recommendations for immediate, soon and eventual repairs.
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If just old age corrosion then it's likely a matter of replacing all lintels and the scope should reflect this.
Dik
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