Projects

31 Tichester Road

31 Tichester Road

This complex is a fifteen (15)-storey high-rise building with 175 residential units and was constructed in 1985. The exterior walls of the building are clad with brick masonry veneer on all elevations. Perimeter cast-in-place concrete parapet walls are located at the roof level. Reinforced concrete balconies are provided on the north (front) and south (rear) elevations of the building.

Our team completed a condition assessment of the existing condition of the exterior brick walls, windows, caulking materials and concrete balcony slabs. The assessment was completed to visually assess the physical condition of the building systems, identify areas with deteriorating/deficient conditions or with anticipated probable end of service life; and make recommendations regarding areas in need of repair or replacement. Following the submission of the report to the client outlining the existing conditions and the extent of the repair work required, the client accepted the recommendations to replace the window system repair the areas of deteriorated masonry and concrete balcony slabs and replace the balcony railings which did not comply with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.

Details, drawings and technical specifications for the window replacement, masonry and concrete slab repairs and balcony guard replacement, including the scope and location of the required work, materials and equipment to be used, were prepared and tendered to prequalified contractors. Once the bids were received, Trevor reviewed the bids and prepared a bid analysis with a recommendation for contract award.

Location

Toronto, ON

Lead Engineer

Trevor Gonsalves

Capital Cost

$2.9M

Design

2021

Services

Building Sciences

Before Existing Building Envelope Condition
Before Existing Building Envelope Condition
During Construction Window Replacement
During Construction Window Replacement
After Completed Building Envelope Rehabilitation And Replacement
After Completed Building Envelope Rehabilitation and Replacement