Project: Wall Evaluation & Restoration - Corporate R&D Facility
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Services: Evaluation, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Field Quality Assurance
Summary:Pfizer was experiencing leakage concerns at Building 259, a research and development facility. StructureTec was contracted to perform an evaluation. With no cameras allowed on site, StructureTec depended taking highly detailed notes. Although the walls appeared to be in relatively sound condition, there were areas of distress in the masonry. The concrete foundational walls were exhibiting cracks and distress. Previous repairs were evident, but they had been unsuccessful at achieving watertight integrity. Through-wall flashings were not present above wall openings. StructureTec recommended replacing deficient masonry, applying new silicone sealant to all joints, and applying new sealer to the masonry surfaces. StructureTec performed Field Quality Assurance during the construction. StructureTec recommended providing new through-wall flashings, but this will be performed as a later phase to the project.
Full Profile: Pfizer, Inc. Restoration Project