Posts by qzikmund

I assisted a church in Evansville, IN with developing a scope of work for masonry restoration. The building was built in the 1940’s and repointing of the limestone facade was needed throughout various areas. Without properly pointed mortar joints, water is able to infiltrate behind the stone and deteriorate the structure. Due to the age…

Cracked facade and sagging floors were noticed at an apartment building in downtown Evansville. I was asked to diagnose the cause and make recommendations to remediate the problem. Visits were made to the site, and it became apparent that the building was settling unevenly and excessively. Investigations of the water drainage system showed that the…

A homeowner and their contractor requested a design for a new 17’ long steel beam which would replace an existing load bearing wall as part of a kitchen remodel projects. The house was built in the 1920’s, and it was important to understand the differences from today’s framing practices. The supports for the new beam…