Western Specialty Contractors’ Dallas Branch completed a $2.1 million, two-year pinning project that included 20,000+ supplemental lateral anchors, shelf angle modifications, and 40+ limestone and granite panel replacements.
The existing structure was retrofitted 40+ years ago to accommodate interior buildouts. As a result, the stone cladding panels began to displace outwardly over time. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., was hired to conduct a structural analysis of the stone cladding, leading to a stone stabilization repair project.
The scope of work included:
- Supplemental Anchor Installation (25,000 Ea)
- Widen and Seal Below Shelf Angle (1,700 LF)
- Granite Panel Replacement (27 Ea)
- Stone Replacement “Dutchman Repair” (22 Ea)
- Silicone Joint Sealant Replacement (17,000 LF)
- Prefabricated Parapet Clamps (21 Ea)
- Isolated Limestone Spall and Crack Repairs
- Stone, Mortar, and Sealant Plugs
Western’s crew performed mockups and load testing to identify a cost-effective supplemental anchor (helical ties), which saved the owner money. As a result, the owner was able to address the brick stabilization on an adjacent elevation of the building.
Throughout the project, there were many obstacles, such as a change in anchor layout, weather, unforeseen conditions, and working adjacent to the DART rail line. However, proactive communication and value-added engineering enabled this project to stay on track. As a result, this project was completed over two years, utilizing 13,000+ man-hours.
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About Western Specialty Contractors
Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, and specialty roofing. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects, and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective, corrective measures that can add years of useful life to a variety of structures, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, historic, educational and government buildings, parking structures, and sports stadiums. Western is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with 30 branch offices nationwide and employs more than 1,200 salaried and hourly professionals who offer the best, time-tested techniques and innovative technology. For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit https://westernspecialtycontractors.com.
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