TITLE
Title
BUILDING ENVELOPE REPAIRS - HIGH POINT COURTHOUSE AND RUSSELL STREET (LANGFORD) BUILDING
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Dan Durham
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BACKGROUND
Background
The High Point Courthouse has experienced chronic leakage when it rains from the two glass atrium skylights over the 4th floor corridor and, to a lesser extent, from the rooftop penthouse. In February, during the design phase of this project, significant water damage to the walls occurred on the 4th floor due to leakage from the glass atrium skylights. The resulting temporary repair required the fourth floor to be temporarily vacated including court personnel. The glass atrium skylights are original to the building and repair/replacement is not a viable option due to the cost involved and the likelihood of recurring leakage. This project will remove both glass atrium skylights, replace with roofing to eliminate the skylights, and install new corridor lighting to make up for the loss of natural light. It will also make repairs to the rooftop penthouse.
The Russell Street (Langford) Building has experienced chronic water leakage into the basement from rain coming through the exterior brick wall along Russell Street. The three sections of the brick wall were built in 1916, in the 1930s, and in the 1960s per the design firm (SKA Consulting Engineers). The primary cause of the water intrusion through the wall is mortar failure due to age. This project will grind out the failed mortar, replace with new, replace damaged masonry, replace sealant around windows and doors, and apply a sealant to the brick wall. Windows on the north side of the building have also had chronic leakage. The condition of all of these windows was rated as fair to poor during a previous assessment by Terracon Consultants and four of the eight windows leaked during leak testing. The chronic water intrusion from the exterior wall and windows have resulted in frequent Facilities response, indoor air quality concerns, and ...
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