If brick, terra cotta or metal falls from your building, secure the area, document it and get an engineer's written assessment. Here are the first steps.
Read the guide : Brick Fell From Your Building? Who Do You Call First?Buying an older St. Louis building? Learn what to check above the roofline before closing, and why a general inspection may not cover the cornice or parapet.
Read the guide : Buying an Old St. Louis Building: What About the Cornice?Own an older St. Louis brick building? See what an engineer's cornice inspection covers, what it can't tell you from the street, and when to schedule one.
Read the guide : What Does a Cornice Inspection Cover on a Brick Building?Planning cornice repair on an old St. Louis building? Learn why an engineer's written scope should come before contractor bids and how it keeps bids fair.
Read the guide : Cornice Repair: Should You Call an Engineer or a Mason?Repairing a cornice on an older St. Louis building? See how a written repair scope supports a conversation with the city's historic-preservation office.
Read the guide : Cornice Repair in a St. Louis Historic District: Where to StartPlanning a new roof on an older building? Learn why parapet and chimney masonry should be evaluated first so the roofer and the mason don't undo each other.
Read the guide : Should You Repair the Parapet Before a Roof Replacement?Rust stains and cracked glaze on a terra cotta cornice can point to corroding steel inside the wall. Compare it with brick and pressed-metal cornices.
Read the guide : What Do Rust Stains on a Terra Cotta Cornice Mean?A new conventional financing path may require a post-move structural integrity inspection.
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