Regency
Plaza Condominium, a landmark on the north peninsula recently contracted
with our company to provide concrete restoration, waterproofing and
door/window change outs.
This technically challenging project called for the latest corrosion
control techniques and new anodized doors and windows complying with the
latest wind resistance requirements of the Florida Building Code.
The building suffered badly from water intrusion during the hurricane
season of '04 and the Board of Directors made a commitment to upgrading
the structure so the problems are never repeated. One of the major
problems was the original doors and windows, which generally were in
poor shape.
The initial phase involved the east facing cantilevered balconies.
During demolition activities it was noted that the reinforcing steel was
unusually spaced and the consulting engineer ran calculations and
established that the balconies required strengthening. The
engineer presented different ideas to the Board and the use of state of
the art carbon fiber was preferred by the condo's Board of Directors.
Once the concrete
restoration was completed and carbon fiber applications completed, R&J’s
staff installed a cathodic protection system to all 156 balcony decks.
The final finish involved elastomeric coatings applied to the
entire building topped with a 100% acrylic paint for longevity and
cleanliness. The project was
completed in the spring of 2006.... and UNDER budget.
Very unusual in our industry.
2008-2009 has seen
work commencing on the parking garage and parking deck.
New structural strengthening techniques have been used under the
engineer’s direction, which has provided new life to this pre-cast
concrete system. New Emseal
Control Joints will be installed and urethane deck coating will supply
the final waterproofing finish.
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