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HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT
for the
CSPS Hall
of the
Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota
for the
CSPS Hall
of the
Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota
Table of Contents | |
| Part 1 | Introduction |
| Part 2 | Physical condition Site |
| Part 3 | Exterior |
| Part 4 | Interior |
| Part 5 | Utility Systems |
| Part 6 | Patterns of Use Building Code Analysis - Accessibility Existing Conditions Recommendations Additional Considerations |
| Part 7 | CSPS Hall Cost Estimate |
| Part 8 | Chronology of Building Changes |
EXTERIOR
FOUNDATIONS
Description:
The basement walls are limestone, 2 feet thick laid on bedrock.Condition:
The foundation walls are in fair condition. There is crumbling mortar and moisture in the
stone and mortar at several locations, but no structural movement or failure was observed.Recommendations:
Repoint areas of wall with deteriorated mortar. Use an appropriate mortar that is
softer than the surrounding limestone foundation. Do not use any sealants or coatings on the wall in an attempt to control moisture penetration.
Much of the water penetration is due to the "bathtub" condition with water coming up from below the floor.BRICK WALLS
Description:
The walls are buff brick that has been painted red. Trim at door and window openings
and other areas on are finely dressed Kasota limestone.Condition:
Most of the brick, itself, is in good condition, with relatively few cracked or broken
pieces. There is a brick chimney at the west side of the building that has some damaged brick.Recommendations:
No recommendations at this time other than repairing damaged brick at chimney.BASEMENT WINDOWS/AREAWAY
Description:
The basement windows along the east side of the building have been filled in. Basement
windows along the southern half of the west side of the building are still open and covered by grating.Condition:
There is a metal covering over the windows at the west side of the building. Sometimes
the panels correspond to windows beneath, it is reported that the panels are to prevent water splash back from the air conditioners located above.
There is no window at the furthest southeast window at the front of the building.Recommendations:
Install new sealant at the top of the metal panels at the west window coverings.
Install a window at the opening at the south side of the building.EXTERIOR WOOD
Description:
Exterior wood includes first floor west window frames, storefront, and some of the
doors. All exterior wood is painted.Condition:
The wood window frames appear to be in good condition but the paint is in fair to poor
condition.Recommendations:
The window frames should be repainted as required and the sealant replaced between
frame and brick.ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
Type
Description:
There is a membrane roof, which was installed in 19xx. ... The roof has a gable pitch
with the ridge running parallel with the length of the building. A low brick parapet wall with a clay tile roof coping surrounds the roof. There
is a change in the roof plane at the third floor meeting room. This upper roof slopes to the larger lower roof, which drains to downspouts at the
north side of the building.Condition:
The membrane appears to be in good condition, but it is not fully adhered along the
southwest side of the three story portion and also at the southeast portion of the two story roof section. There are several sections of tile roof
coping that are chipped or have cracked or missing sealant at the joint. Some of the joints of the coping tiles are filled with mortar.Recommendations:
Replace damaged roof tiles, remove mortar from joints between roof tiles and
install sealant. The membrane roof does not need to be re-adhered, but traffic should be kept away from this area.Flashing
Description:
There is metal flashing at all roof intersections.Condition:
Flashing was accessible in only some areas. The condition of flashing in other areas can
only be inferred from the condition of adjacent materials, such as interior plaster, which appear to be in good condition.Recommendations:
No work is required at this time. Inspect and replace roof flashing as needed. The
intersection between the metal flashing and the brick/clay tile should be resealed at the time of repointing.Metal Roofing
Description:
There is a metal roof canopy at the south and west entrances.Condition:
Both roofs appear to be in fair condition. There is some rusting and peeling of the paint
coating at the top of both roofs.Recommendations:
Clean roof surfaces and coat with the appropriate paint.ROOF DRAINAGE
Description:
The roof slopes to drain toward the north of the building. All the water is directed
into one downspout that drains to grade at the back of the building. The amount of water has eroded the soil and formed a trench. The downspout
does not extend far from the building. There is also a drainage system from the elevator pit sump pump that is located at the west side of the
building. This is a back-up system that does not frequently function.Condition:
Downspouts that do not extend far enough away from the building can direct water to the
foundation. There are several areas where water damage can be attributed to water deposited and held near the foundation, especially at the
northwest side of the building.Recommendations:
Extend downspouts at the north side of the building. Infill eroded soil at the
downspout locations.Maintain drainage systems properly. Roof drains should be cleaned at least twice a year to remove accumulated debris that hinders drainage and can clog downspouts.
This page last updated October 10, 2009