Historic Preservation of Brick Building Façade in Coastal Location

Background

Rimkus experts worked with a large developer and general contractor to restore and rebuild a historic brick building façade in a coastal location. The project was on a fast-track schedule but also required careful attention to preserve the property’s historic integrity, improve building performance, and ensure energy code compliance.

Services Provided

Working closely with the developer and general contractor, the Rimkus team provided building envelope solutions that preserved the historic features while improving water and air tightness and complying with modern building codes. Our approach focused on maximizing building performance with practical, affordable solutions.

The coordinated method met the developer’s budget requirements and quality standards, as well as the contractor’s accelerated schedule.


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