The mid-rise building had visible problems
with the exterior limestone and brick
masonry, which had been hampering efforts
to sell the building.
A purchaser, serious about acquiring
this piece of prime downtown Boston real
estate, engaged Gale to assess the project
conditions and risks to advise on appropriate
contingencies as this multi-million dollar
real estate transaction developed.
Gale’s
Services
Performed test cuts and visual investigation
to review pertinent concealed conditions.
Researched several structural support
designs for re-securement of stone panels
at steel relieving angles.
Designed repairs to stone and masonry
spalls and cracks.
Designed structural steel repairs and
replacement of existing corroded steel
relieving angles.
