Waterproofing the façade on Main Street

THE BASIC PLAN for restoring the sanctuary building’s façade and eliminating water intrusion is outlined in this post. (The condition of the walls is documented in photographs HERE.)

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Toward a more comfortable and healthful school building

THIS POST UPDATES one that I wrote in September. I'm still trying to arrange for improvements to be done in late December, during the preschool break. The present focus is on improving the HVAC system’s air flow throughout the building.…

Maintenance needs for the south wall

AFTER I ASKED our waterproofing contractor for guidance regarding proper maintenance for the newly waterproofed south wall (completion expected tomorrow), I received the following response on October 24.

• The company head will come out soon to inspect the job, to see if there is anything that needs to be touched up, which will be done within the first three months.
• Based upon the conditions that he finds, he will then propose a maintenance schedule.
• The first maintenance pass will occur 9–12 months after completion of the job. 
• Maintenance costs are covered for the first year, as part of the waterproofing contract. (However, any physical damage from cars, trash cans, or otherwise is not covered. Nor is building movement, cracking, or any settling of the newly replaced post.)