Magnolia House
The Project
Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) Housing Department contacted studioTECHNE in need of maintenance and repair for their twenty-two-year-old sorority house. They wanted longevity in any situation and knew their reinvestment needed to last more than twenty-two years.
The Problem
The Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS) cladding (a covering/coating) on their twenty-two-year-old sorority house failed at the windows and roof-edges, allowing for significant penetration of water into the wall system just when students are about to move back in for the beginning of school.
Our Restoration Process
Our first steps included directing the removal of the entire exterior wall system, removal of all windows, skylights and roofing and re-mediating any damage. Repairs began with installing a spray on permeable weather barrier, addition of new insulation on the walls and roof; and construction of a properly vented and detailed brick rain-screen system around the building. Some detailing was added to compliment the surrounding historic homes and buildings. The roof was extended past the exterior walls, new flashing and gutter details were installed along with a 50 year dimensional shingle roof.
Our architecture firm, we were able to utilize our extensive experience with forensic building analysis, and knowledge of building construction techniques, we were able to use the defined budget to properly restore the entire building exterior providing CWRU with a project that will provide a safe, healthy, energy efficient environment for students, that minimizes maintenance and repair issues for the next 50 years.
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