Chicago Care Facility

This Chicago assisted living and nursing care facility required multiple masonry and waterproofing related repairs. Throughout the project, care was taken to control noise and traffic so as to minimize the impact of the work on the residents.

The first phase began by addressing failing sealant and rubber membrane roof joints at the roof perimeter. EMI removed and replaced all sealant at coping head joints. Then, chimney stacks at the roof level were tuck-pointed to address progressive freeze/ thaw damage. Up to 600 lineal feet of oxidized lintels were removed and replaced at multiple window openings throughout the façade. Over 300 brick were removed and replaced at the exterior of parapet walls. Finally, new expansion joints were saw cut to allow for the natural movement of the structure and to prevent additional cracked brick at the corners of the structure.

The second phase of this project started with the repair of improperly installed sealant, which had lost adhesion. This required the removal, proper joint preparation and replacement of up to 1000 feet of sealant at various locations on the façade. In addition, EMI spot tuck pointed up to 1500 lineal feet of mortar joint. Finally, AC unit perimeter sealant was removed and replaced at all locations using a one part polyurethane sealant.

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