Engineering Support Projects
For Condominium Associations and HOA
BA Burns Associates - Engineers
Consultants to the Condominium Community
Water entry over time into 42,000 SF brick walls had triggered various levels of deterioration.
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- Inspected all the walls, prioritizing their levels of deterioration.
- Prepared imaging base maps that defined work packages by severity of damage.
- Designed mortar mix that matched the strength and appearance of existing jointing.
- Prepared specifications and contract documents.Monitored work-in-progress.
- Inspected the EPDM membranes of the extensive roof surfaces.
- Took roof core samples to detect the presence of moisture in the insulation substrate.
- Prepared drawings that detailed findings and maintenance recommendations for roof.
- Computed costs to cure roof defects and actions to extend the membrane service lives.
Project: Former Mill Building Complex Converted to Condominiums
Evaluated:
- Deteriorated sandstone, terra cotta and brick facades
- Electrical power distribution system - Elevator
- Water supply system - Floor structure - Roof coverage
- Fire detection and suppression - Interior finishes
- Provided report with recommended actions and costs to cure.
Project: Condition Survey for National Register Hotel Converted to Condominiums
Project: Evaluation of Marina Walls for Lakeshore HOA
- Inspection of concrete wing walls of boat channels
- Structural evaluation of cracks in walls
- Consultation with marine contractors for repair options
- Report with recommendations and costs
Project: Condition Survey and Design for Decks and Balconies
- Documented scope of deterioration of wood structures
- Analyzed impact of damage on structural integrity
- Designed new decks and balconies using composite products
- Reported findings, recommendations and costs to cure
- Prepared specifications and bid documents
Projects: Water and Moisture Control
Investigations:
- Bulk water entry into exterior wall cavity
- Damage to wood structure in crawl spaces
- Paint film failure from vapor migration into siding
- Inadequate structural venting triggering ice dams
- Provided recommendations, budget costs to cure
- Prepared specifications and bid documents
Completed Engineering Support Projects
Project: Site Drainage / Landscaping
- Inspected site of saturated soils
- Identified drainage pattern and flow characteristics
- Designed sub-surface disposal of run-off
- Designed revisions to existing landscaping
- Provided cost estimates to install design
