South Lake High School
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South Lake High School

South Lake High School

South Lake High School
Reston, VA

Building Usage: Educational Facility

Number of Stories: Two (2) stories

Construction Contract Value: $250,000

Type of Work: Concrete balcony repair, drainage enhancement and application of a traffic bearing coating to a cast-in-place concrete balcony / walkway.

SRG’s Role: SRG was retained to investigate extensive concrete deterioration at an elevated walkway that served as an emergency egress for the school gymnasium. SRG performed an assessment of the existing structure including obtaining concrete core samples for petrographic testing. We designed a repair package to enhance the drainage provisions for the walkway and a waterproofing system to protect it from future exposure to water and chlorides. SRG served as the Engineer of Record and Critical Structures Inspector during the construction phase.  The work was performed under a tight schedule due to the approaching sports season.

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Seminary Walk Condominium
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Seminary Walk Condominium

Seminary Walk Condominium

Seminary Walk Condominium
Alexandria, VA

Building Usage: Occupied Condominium

Number of Stories: Three (3) stories

Number of Buildings:  18

Construction Contract Value: $850,000 (approximate)

Type of Work: Replacement of steel and wood framed balconies.

SRG’s Role: SRG was retained to investigate the balconies at the subject property which consisted of two (2) styles of balconies.  A portion of the project included wood framed balconies while the other portion of the project included balconies that consisted of a combination of wood and cantilevered steel framing.

SRG was retained to develop a design package to replace both deck types.  The hybrid wood/steel type required significant reframing utilizing steel posts and beams and new footings to support the modified structure, enhanced to meet current code requirements.  The project was challenged with a tight balcony replacement time frame as HVAC units located on some decks needed to be temporarily decommissioned and relocated during the work.  SRG’s services included investigation, design, bidding, construction observation and contract administration for the project. The project was performed in two (2) phases over sequential years.

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High Point South Condominium
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High Point South Condominium

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High Point South Condominium


High Point South Condominium
Ocean City, MD

Building Usage: Occupied Condominium Building

Number of Stories: 14 stories

Type of Work: The restoration project included the repair of deteriorated concrete, installation of new sealants, application of pedestrian membrane coatings the walkways, application of a protective coating on the exterior building surfaces, replacing the deteriorated stucco and repairing the deteriorated pre-stressed concrete planks where repair was not possible. Details were implemented to help protect the pre-cast columns from experiencing accelerated deterioration at specific positioning pinions.

SRG’s Role: SRG was retained to perform an investigation and condition survey of the severely deteriorated façade, walkways and balconies, as necessary, to generate a written report.  Our survey included sampling of the walls and walkways to determine the materials used in construction as well as performing water tests to determine the extent and points of entry for water infiltration. SRG assisted the Owner in the contract negotiation phase and then performed construction observation and contract administration services during the construction phase of the work.

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The Templeton of Alexandria
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The Templeton of Alexandria

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Templeton

The Templeton of Alexandria
Alexandria, VA

Building Usage: Occupied Condominium Building

Number of Stories: 15 stories

Number of Units: 166 units

Type of Work: Repair of bulging and deteriorated clay brick masonry façade, concrete balcony rehabilitation, replacement of balcony railings and application of a traffic bearing coating to the balconies.

SRG’s Role: SRG was retained to perform a balcony survey, develop a repair package to address the issues and solicit competitive bids. During the renovation work the building’s façade experienced a sever bulge and the wall system was deemed unstable. SRG performed an emergency investigation and developed a repair to stabilize the distressed wall area. SRG then developed a remedial design package to address the exterior façade issues. SRG assisted the Owner with conducting a façade bidding phase followed by a contract negotiation phase. SRG performed construction observation and contract administration services for both projects which were performed by two (2) separate contracting firms on the building façade at the same time.

SRG is proud to say that this project received an award from the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI).

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Horizon House Condominium
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Horizon House Condominium

Horizon House Condominium

Arlington, VA

Building Usage: Occupied Condominium Building

Number of Stories: 12 stories

Number of Units: 320 units

Type of Work: Concrete balcony survey, concrete repair design, replacement of balcony railings and application of a traffic bearing coating to balconies. Work also included miscellaneous repairs to the masonry façade and the deteriorated exposed concrete framing as well as the application of a protective coating to the exposed concrete framing elements.

SRG’s Role: SRG was retained to investigate the balconies and exposed concrete spandrels and columns that were exhibiting extensive concrete deterioration. SRG then prepared a repair design package that was then competitively bid. SRG assisted the Owner in the Contractor interviews, contract negotiations, and then supported the Owner by providing construction observation and contract administration services during the construction phase.

SRG is proud to say that this project received an award from the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI).

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Hampshire Towers Apartments
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Hampshire Towers Apartments

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Hampshire Towers Apartments/Takoma Overlook Condominium

 

Hampshire Towers/Takoma Overlook
Takoma Park, MD

Building Usage: Occupied Condominium and Apartment Buildings

Number of Stories: 11 and 12 stories

Construction Contract Value: $3 Million (approximate)

Type of Work: Concrete balcony repair, application of balcony traffic bearing coating, and façade rehabilitation to stabilize and repair distress, installation of expansion and control joints for the masonry façade and structural repair of concrete framing members.

SRG’s Role: SRG was retained to investigate unstable masonry walls (displaced/bulged) as well as rehabilitate extensive concrete deterioration at cantilevered concrete balconies.  SRG performed an assessment of the two (2) existing residential towers. SRG prepared multiple repair packages that were used in three (3) separately phased projects over a number of years for two (2) independent Owners. The work involved providing supplemental support for the masonry façades while incorporating provisions to allow for thermal expansion of the masonry as well as installation of wall flashings, repair and coating of the concrete balconies and repair of deteriorated concrete structural elements throughout three (3) individual projects.  SRG provided bidding services and served as the Engineer of Record and Special Inspector as required by the County during the various construction phases.

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208 Massachusetts Avenue
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208 Massachusetts Avenue

Capitol Hill
Washington D.C.

Building Usage: Mixed use residential apartment and office building

Number of Stories:  8 stories

Construction Contract Value: $1.1 Million (approximate)

Type of Work: Concrete balcony repair, application of balcony traffic bearing coating, and façade rehabilitation to stabilize and repair masonry distress and structural repair of deteriorated exposed exterior concrete beams and columns.

SRG’s Role: SRG was retained to investigate unstable (displaced/bulged) masonry walls as well as rehabilitate extensive concrete deterioration at cantilevered concrete balconies.  SRG performed an assessment of the three (3) existing balcony tiers as well as the exterior façade which involved both historic and non-historic portions. Remedial work involved re-pointing portions of the facades, restoration of the deteriorated concrete beams and columns, demolition and repair of bulging portions of the historic brick masonry façade, as well as installation of wall flashings, repair and coating of the concrete balconies and repair of deteriorated concrete structural elements throughout the exterior envelope. SRG prepared a remedial design package which was incorporated into the architect’s bidding and construction documents used to competitively bid and then negotiate the project on behalf of the Owners SRG served as the Engineer of Record and provided construction observation and supplemental consulting services during the construction phase of the work.

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