Agenda Package - 10-1-12 Reg. Meeting

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l! .J J Mr. Derrell Mullins, AIA September 6, 2012 Page 2 1254 the exterior wall foundation to prevent future settlement; however, most settlement appears to have already taken place. 5. A small area of roof deck along the southeast corner of the short side of the building has been overlain with some form of insulation and an EPDM membrane roofing material, probably due to the lack of drainage in this flat area. Another area of roof deck along the middle of the southwest long side of the building has a significant deflection which ponds water and may result in future leaks. There is no indication of a structural framing problem when the area is viewed on the inside from the bottom of the deck. This area needs to be raised for proper drainage. See item 2 above. 6. The roofjoist girders, roofjoists and columns appear to be in good structural condition for continued use. The roof deck, while in good condition, is not sloped properly for drainage and need to be reworked as noted in items 2 and 5 above. 7. All of the roof penetrations need to be re- flashed. 8. The roof insulation is minimal and the exterior wall insulation is unknown. The original single pane glass windows are still in place. 9. The building is currently unoccupied but would be used for office space. 130 Steele Street 1. This early structure is two -story, masonry exterior walls and masonry tenant/fire dividing walls with a wood framed floor and roof. The wood floor framing was not visible and the following comments will be limited to observations made at the second floor only. 2. Several holes in the ceiling plaster at the second floor revealed the wood roof framing. The original plaster and wood lath ceiling remains in most of the building although large areas of ceiling throughout have major water damage, with accompanying roof deck rot and roof framing damage, the extent of which cannot be determined until the entire ceiling is removed. Then, repairs to the roof framing can be made and areas of roof deck replacement can be identified for repair when the built -up roofing is replaced. The great number of roof leaks is a certain indication that the roofing needs to be replaced immediately. 3. The wood floors are generally level and in good condition in part of the second floor area but need refinishing in the remaining areas. 4. There are several large cracks in the masonry tenant/fire dividing walls. These will need to be repaired to maintain the wall fire rating. There does not appear to be a structural problem with the cracked walls at this time. 5. An elevator would need to be constructed to meet current codes as well as a rear exit stair from the second floor, both of which will involve structural, functional and property line considerations. The existing front entry and stair will also need revisions. 6. In this buildinginsulation is almost non - existent. Even with the new windows that exist here, roof and wall insulation will be a problem that will need addressing during renovations. 7. Failureof flashing of the masonry walls and wall cap flashing is causing leaks along the tenant walls and may be contributing to the masonry cracking problem. 8. The first floor is currently occupied by commercial tenants. The second floor is currently unoccupied but would be used for office space.