ADDRESS: 400 N BROAD ST ACKGROUND COPE OF x · The Elverson building was constructed in 1923 as an office building and publishing plant for the Inquirer Newspaper. The City of Philadelphia

ADDRESS: 400 N BROAD STProposal: Cut new entrances, install doors and fencing, replace and coat terra cotta and brickReview Requested: Final ApprovalOwner: 400 North Broad Partners, LLC, Joan and Peter LesserApplicant: Craig Gleason, Daniel Keating ContractorsHistory: 1923, Rankin Kellogg and Crane ArchitectsIndividual Designation: 8/9/1995District Designation: NoneStaff Contact: Randal Baron, [email protected], 215-686-7660

BACKGROUND:The Elverson building was constructed in 1923 as an office building and publishing plant for the Inquirer Newspaper. The City of Philadelphia is now transforming it into the offices for the Police Department and Medical Examiner. The staff has already approved some masonry repair and new windows.

SCOPE OF WORK:Convert front and side windows into new entrances, retain existing transoms.Enclose the loading dock with overhead doors.Install security fencing along basement ramp.Install a guard booth on exterior ramp.Recoat terra-cotta and brick.Replace damaged terra-cotta units with micro-cotta.

STANDARDS FOR REVIEW:The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Guidelines include:

Standard 6: Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and where possible materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Tests are still being conducted to see if the paint can be successfully removed. Thereplacement in real terra-cotta will be more expensive and take more time. However, it is possible. Moreover, alternative materials expand and contract at a different rate possibly causing damage to sound adjacent terra-cotta pieces. The Committee will need to evaluate these issues to determine if the work meets this standard.Standard 9: New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old, but will be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment.The new entrances, garage doors, fencing, and guard booth all meet this standard.Standard 10: New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. The new entrances, garage doors, fencing, and guard booth all meet this standard.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the entrances, garage doors, fencing, and guard booth,pursuant to Standards 9 and 10. More information must be provided and evaluated to determine if the coating of the brick and terra-cotta and the replacement of terra-cotta with micro-cotta meet Standard 6.

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIADEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONSMUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING – CONCOURSE

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All provisions of the building code and other City ordinances will be complied with, whether specified herein or not. Plans approved by the Department form a part of this application. I hereby certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that I am authorized by the owner to make the foregoing application, and that, before I accept my permit for which this application is made, the owner shall be made aware of all conditions of the permit. I understand that if I knowingly make any false statement herein I am subject to such penalties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

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400 N. Broad St. Phila, PA 19130 - Exterior Improvements and Facade

Craig Gleason

Daniel J Keating Company

(610) 664-4550 (610) 664-4220

134 N. Narberth Ave.Narberth, PA 19072

15848 [email protected]

Lesser, Peter A. ; Lesser, Joan N.

(215) 467-4600 (215) 755-8666

1719 Rittenhouse St., Phila, PA 19103

Jim McAuliffe

USA Architects

(215) 604-4597

100 W. Oxford St. Phila, PA 19122

[email protected]

Craig Gleason

Daniel J Keating Company

(215) 467-4600 610-664-4220

134 N. Narberth Ave.

Narberth, PA 19072

15848 [email protected]

Office Space 2,200,000.00Exterior work including new entrances on east and south elevations and installation of overhead doors within loading dock openings,

and at the base of the callowhill street ramp. a guard booth and lift arm at the top of the south ramp, and new fencing within the below-grade ramp openings.

Re-Coating of the Brick and Terracotta facade, including replacement of damaged Terracotta. Recoating of the Dome Structure.

Note: This project has been assigned to Andrew Kulp. Engineering Supervisor Building Plans Examiner

Engineer 2, City of Philadelphia, Department of L&I

Building Footprint

60,000.00

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06 11 19

June 11, 2019 Jonathan Farnham, Executive Director Philadelphia Historical Commission 1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Re: The Elverson Building, 400 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Dr. Farnham, On behalf of 400 North Broad Partners, LLC, we are submitting the enclosed application for select alterations to the exterior of the Elverson Building, also known as the Inquirer Building, at 400 N. Broad Street. This application requests final approval and is intended for review at the June 25, 2019 meeting of the Architectural Committee and July 12, 2019 meeting of the full Historical Commission. Built as the headquarters of the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1924-1925, the Elverson Building was designed by the firm of Rankin, Kellogg & Crane and named after James Elverson, publisher from 1889-1911. The building consists of a twenty-story tower, which is constructed of structural steel and faced predominantly in glazed off-white (now painted) terra cotta, and a four-story rear production wing, which is constructed of reinforced concrete and faced in buff (now painted) brick. Rising from a five-story base, the tower’s sharp geometric massing has setbacks at various levels to emphasize the square central tower, which has large clocks on all four sides and is topped by a cupola. The building was individually listed on the Philadelphia Register in 1995 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. In 2012, the Philadelphia Inquirer vacated the building, which has been unoccupied since that time. This project will rehabilitate the building into the new Philadelphia Public Services Building for the Philadelphia Police Department and Medical Examiner’s Office, fully renovating the interior and providing for exterior improvements such as window replacement, masonry repair, and the creation of new entrances, among other new exterior features. Some of the exterior work, including the window replacement program, has already been carefully reviewed and approved by PHC staff. The testing and selection of appropriate masonry treatments is ongoing and is being closely monitored by PHC staff. This application focuses specifically on new exterior features and treatments that extend beyond the scope of staff approval, including new entrances on Broad Street and Callowhill Street, the enclosure of the loading dock space along 15th Street with new overhead doors, the installation of new security grates in the openings on the north side of the basement ramp, the installation of a new guard booth at the top of the ramp, as well as the re-coating of the terra cotta and brick and the select replacement of damaged terra cotta units. Broad Street Entrance: A new public entrance will be installed in the northernmost bay on the east elevation (facing Broad Street), which currently contains a metal storefront window with a granite base and a three-light transom (see A-301 and Photos #3-5). To accommodate the new entrance, the granite base will be removed. The entrance will consist of aluminum-

framed glass doors with a single-light transom located beneath the existing historic transom and transom bar, which will be retained (see A-625). The doors will have matte black finish to match the adjacent storefronts and windows. This entrance is proposed due to interior program requirements related to the screening of public visitors and the need to provide an accessible path to the main elevators. This new entrance will allow a more efficient flow of visitors into the building, all of which will be required to pass through an airport-style security screening area. Due to the limited size of the existing historic lobby and the fact that it is not accessible (due to the presence of steps between the eastern and western sections of the space), it would be difficult to create a similar screening area in the historic lobby without significant alterations to its character-defining features and finishes. The openness of the double-height space north of the historic lobby is much more conducive to such a process and will allow the existing lobby to be fully preserved. New ramps within this space will create an accessible path to the main elevator bank in the historic lobby. The existing main entrance in the center bay on the east elevation will be retained and repaired and will continue to function as an entrance for police department staff. Callowhill Street Entrance: A second new entrance is proposed on the south elevation (facing Callowhill Street) in the fifth bay west of Broad Street (see A-302 and Photo #6). This bay currently contains two double-hung metal windows with a granite base and an eight-light metal transom, which appear to be historic. To accommodate the new entrance, the granite base and double-hung windows will be removed. New aluminum-framed glass doors with side lights and a single-light transom will be installed beneath the existing historic transom and transom bar, which will be retained (see A-626). The doors will have matte black finish to match the adjacent storefronts and windows. This entrance will serve as the primary public entrance to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Due to the sensitive nature of the activity taking place in this department, a separate entrance far from the primary visitors’ entrance on Broad Street is required. Preliminary designs evaluated the potential for using the existing doorway to the east of the proposed entrance to minimize exterior alterations. However, since the stairway located behind these doors must be retained for egress, the design team decided to locate the new entrance to the west of the existing door. Loading Dock: Nearly the entire first floor on the west elevation (facing 15th Street) consists of a recessed loading dock, which is entered through large openings between square concrete columns that are flush with the west elevation (see Photos #10 and 11). The loading dock space will be retained, but due to security concerns and other functional requirements, four of the large openings on the west elevation will be enclosed by new metal garage doors (see Cornell Model EPD1024 product sheet, attached) surrounded by corrugated, anodized aluminum (see A-303, A-309, A-607, and A-640). This area will function as a receiving area for the Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) and must be enclosed. The northernmost opening will have only hollow metal double doors surrounded by the same corrugated aluminum as the other bays. The garage doors and surrounding corrugated aluminum infill will be recessed to the middle of the openings in order to maintain the expression of the large concrete columns. The location of the infill and doors has been determined due to the size of the MEO vehicles that will need to park and off-load in this area. The garage doors and corrugated aluminum will have a matte painted finish, but the color has not yet been determined. It is expected that a light neutral color that complements the surrounding masonry will be chosen.

Ramp – Callowhill Street: Beginning on the 15th Street side, an asphalt ramp slopes down to the east, along the south elevation (Callowhill Street). The ramp leads to a loading and receiving area in the basement as well as a tunnel under Broad Street. On the north side of the ramp, there are large openings in the basement wall that currently are secured by chain-link metal fences (see Photo #8). At the bottom of the ramp, there is an overhead metal garage door (see Photo #9). To provide a greater level of security, the chain-link metal fences will be replaced by painted steel picket fences (see A-761 and A-762). As detailed on A-762, the fences will be installed on the interior side of the openings in order to maintain the expression of the voids. The overhead door at the bottom of the ramp will be replaced by a new metal overhead door (see detail 12 on A-640 and Cornell Model EPD1024 product sheet, attached). Guard Booth: To control access to the basement ramp, a new prefabricated guard booth and lift arm will be installed at the top of the ramp, near 15th Street (see A-101 and A-302). The guard booth, which will sit on a new concrete pad, will measure approximately 6’ by 8’ and will be 9’ tall. As shown in the attached product sheet (Austin Mohawk Model BDG-57-C), the guard booth will be metal with glazed panels but will not have the upright supports or stair seen in the product sheet. The lift arm will sit approximately 18’ east of the guard booth (see A-760.1). A product sheet for the lift arm (Ameristar Model M530) is attached. Terra Cotta and Brick Coatings: The terra cotta façade of the tower was painted numerous times prior to the 1990s, but the paint is cracking and degrading due to a lack of maintenance in recent years. In an attempt to remove the paint, several industry standard chemical paint stripping products formulated for use on historic masonry have been tested in recent months. These products, including MasonRE Heavy Duty Paint Stripper (Cathedral Stone Products), STRIP IT (Pro Chem), Enviro Klean Safety Peel 1 (PROSOCO), and Sure Klean Heavy Duty Paint Stripper (PROSOCO) have each been tested in varying application periods ranging from 2 hours to 24 hours. Unfortunately, the paint has proven to be unexpectedly resistant to all four products regardless of the dwell time. The project team will continue to pursue and test alternative, practical methods of removing the paint without damage to the terra cotta. We have also sent a piece of the painted terra cotta to Prosoco for their analysis of the paint and to conduct tests on potential effective strippers. However, in the event that further testing is unsuccessful in removing the paint, re-coating the building with a new coating product is proposed. The specified product is Elastomeric 350-Series from Edison Coatings, an elastomeric coating with high vapor permeability that is designed to be applied over a wide variety of previous coatings (see attached product sheet). The new coating, which will be as close in color as possible to the original terra cotta glaze (which is more off-white than bright white), is proposed as an aesthetic upgrade that will provide an even appearance on the surface of the terra cotta, as opposed to the unsightly, cracking paint finish that currently exists. We will continue to work with staff on the coating color and prior to the full application of the new coating, mock-ups will be prepared for review and approval by PHC staff. The brick walls of the rear production wing along 15th Street and Callowhill Street were also painted during previous masonry projects. Recent test areas of paint removal on the west elevation (facing 15th Street) have revealed that some portions of the original buff colored brick were replaced with red brick during a previous project (see Photo #15). While the goal of the project is to remove the paint from the brick facade, if it is discovered that red brick patches exist more extensively than currently believed, the project team would like the option to recoat the brick with an elastomeric product similar to the one specified for the terra cotta. This coating will allow an even color

throughout the rear production wing. If the red brick patches are limited in extent, only those areas will be recoated in a color to match the existing brick. In either case, prior to full application of the new coating, mock-ups will be prepared for review and approval by PHC staff. Terra Cotta Replacement: In some locations, terra cotta units – both flat and ornamental – have been seriously damaged through spalling, cracking, and displacement. These units, which are unable to be repaired, must be replaced. Due to the major expense and significant lead time associated with true terra cotta replacement units (refer to attached Terra Cotta Replacement Documentation packet), alternative materials have been assessed. Microcotta, a lightweight, polymer resin composite that is regularly used in the replacement of historic terra cotta, was chosen due to its numerous advantageous characteristics. This product has the ability to precisely match the color and surface texture of the existing terra cotta and can replicate intricate detail based on 3D scanning and/or silicone molds taken from existing units. All proposed locations of terra cotta replacements are marked on sheets S-301 through S-304 (see notes 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4). Prior to fabrication and installation, mock-ups will be prepared for review and approval by PHC staff. Thank you for your consideration of this application. We look forward to presenting the project to the Architectural Committee on June 25th and to the Historical Commission on July 12th. Sincerely,

Robert Powers President

400 N. Broad Street

Photos

400 N. Broad Street Philadelphia Historical Commission Application - 6/11/19

© Powers & Company, Inc., 2019

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2

Looking northwest from Broad Street

Looking west from Broad Street



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Looking southwest from Broad Street

East elevation, northernmost bay, looking southwest (location of new entrance)



5 East elevation, northernmost bay, looking west (location of new entrance)



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South elevation, location of new Callowhill Street entrance, looking north

Rear production wing, looking northeast from 15th and Callowhill



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Ramp along Callowhill Street, looking northwest

Ramp along Callowhill Street, looking east



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Loading dock area on west elevation (15th Street), looking southeast

Loading dock area on west elevation (15th Street), looking north



12 West elevation (15th Street) showing test areas of paint removal from the brick

400 N. Broad Street

Paint Stripping Tests

16 Hours

24 Hours

6 Hours

2 Hours

Cathedral Mason Temp: 79-49Date: 4-8-19 4-9-19 Sunny

MasonRE Heavy Duty Paint Stripper(Cathedral Stone Products) - Tests

16 Hours

24 Hours

6 Hours

2 Hours

Strip it

Temp: 79-49

Date: 4-8-19 4-9-10 Sunny

STRIP IT (Pro Chem) - Tests

16 Hours

24 Hours

6 Hours

2 HoursSafety Peel

Temp: 79-49Date: 4-8-19 4-9-19 Sunny

Enviro Klean Safety Peel 1(PROSOCO) - Tests

Date: 4-4-19 Temp: 65

Sure Klean Heavy Duty Paint Stripper(PROSOCO) - 6 Hour Test

Date: 4-4-19 Temp:65

8 Hour


Date: 4-5-19 Temp:41


Date: 4-5-19 Temp: 54


400 N. Broad Street

Masonry Product Sheets

350-SERIESWaterborne Breathable Coatings for Masonry & Concrete

ELASTODECK 350 ROOF COATING

ELASTOWALL 351 BREATHABLEMASONRY COATING

ELASTO-MASTIC 352 CRACK-BRIDGINGMASTIC

ELASTO-TONE 353 HIGH PERM COATING

ELASTO-FILL 354 FLEXIBLE FILLER

350-SERIESDESCRIPTION:

350-Series products are highlypermeable, internally plasticized, lowmodulus waterborne acrylic coatingsand sealants with exceptional waterand weather resistance. They canaccomplish multiple objectives in oneprocess:

• Provide highly permeable decora-tive finishes

• Protect porous surfaces from water

• Bridge and seal small workingcracks

• Fill and refinish bare or many previ-ously-coated surfaces

Their combination of high permeability, outstanding exteriordurability, and permanent low temperature flexibility make the

350-Series the coatings of choice for the most demandingapplications. Advanced waterborne formulation represents thestate of the art in handling convenience, safety, low odor and lowVOC. The result is a high-performance coating system that isboth user and environmentally friendly.

ELASTODECK 350 is designed for use on properly pitched ordrained horizontal surfaces which may intermittentlyaccumulate puddles of ponded water. It may be applied over awide range of substrates, including concrete, masonry,plywood, polystyrene foam, metal, and many types of existingroofing materials.

ELASTOWALL 351 is designed to protect and decorateabove-grade surfaces, including poured-in-place concrete,concrete block, precast concrete panels, stone, stucco, exteriorinsulation systems, and brick and terra cotta masonry, includingwalls exhibiting small working cracks. It has been usedextensively for treatment of HistoricRegister and Landmark buildings, andfeatures higher vapor permeability and

elongation than ELASTODECK 350,which offers better ponded waterresistance.

ELASTO MASTIC 352 is aknife-grade, higher solids formulationdesigned for pre-treatment of smallcracks prior to general coatingapplication.

ELASTO-TONE 353 is a color finishsystem designed for lower film buildand higher vapor permeability. It isused for applications which areprimarily decorative, and for cosmeticrenewal or re-coating of aged

ELASTOWALL applications.

ELASTO-FILL 354 is a higher solidsknife grade filler used for filling ofminor surface defects prior to

ELASTOWALL 351 application.Depressions and defects are simply

“spackled”, and then ELASTOWALL

351 coating is applied after drying.

FEATURES:

� Appearance: 350-Series coatings are available in a widerange of Standard colors, including our 880-color ProfessionalColor Series, available for in-house tinting at many EdisonCoatings Dealer locations. Custom color matching is also

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� Low Stress: High elongation allows the coatings to expandand contract with substrate temperature and volume changes,relieving stresses, even on surfaces with small working cracks.Permanent flexibility, and low temperature flexibility(-30

oF/-34

oC) are assured through plasticizer-free formulation.

Products also resist impact and vibration without fatigue orrupturing.

� Breathing: High moisture vapor permeability allowsmoisture to escape through the film, preventing coating failureand substrate damage which may otherwise result from

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� Environmental: VOC

GENERAL PROPERTIES:

PROPERTY COMMENT

Accelerated Weathering:1000 hrs., (ASTM G-53)

No yellowing, fading, swelling,blistering, chalking or cracking

Compatible Substrates Concrete, Concrete Block, Stone,Brick, Terra Cotta and Terra CottaGlaze, Stucco, Mortar, Latex-modifiedCement-based Coatings, Patching

Compounds & Overlays (Expo 43,

Custom System 45, System 44,

Deck-Top 47, Cem-Plast 54), ManyPreviously Coated Surfaces(Pre-testing Required), Wood,Polyurethane Caulk and Foam, EIFSsystems, aged Built-Up-Roofing andAsphalt Roof Shingles, GalvanizedMetal

Compatible PrimersPrimer 342: Chalky, Porous Substrates;Aquaprime 211Z: Metals

Minimum ApplicationTemperature

400F/40C and Rising

Minimum Dry TimeBefore Freezing

Not Critical; Can withstand minimum 3freeze-thaw cycles w/o damage

Minimum Dry TimeBefore Rain

Must through-dry; Dry times vary withfilm thickness and cure conditions; Mayrequire 24 hours or longer in some cases

Maximum HumidityDuring Application

95% RH

Minimum/MaximumService Temperatures

From -350F/-370C (min.) to 1250F/500C(max.)

PRIMERS:

Primers are available for special substrates and conditions. Consultyour Edison Coatings Technical Representative.

COVERAGE:

Typical indicated coverages per coat are for “average” surfaces.Rough surfaces and textured formulations yield lower coverage rates.

APPLICATION:

1. Surface Preparation: 350-Series products are applied to clean,sound substrates free of grease, oil, chalk, dirt, efflorescence, and un-sound or incompatible previous coatings. Surfaces may be damp ordry, but do not apply to saturated surfaces or where moisture has accu-mulated. Repair unsound substrates prior to application. For repairs toconcrete or masonry surfaces, use SYSTEM 44 and Custom SYSTEM45, respectively. Allow repairs to cure 1-7 days before coating, depend-ing on patch depth and curing conditions. Some applications, particu-larly on highly porous or chalky surfaces, require use of #342 primer.Consult your Edison Coatings technical representative.

2. Crack Detailing: Cracks less than 1/16’’ wide can be bridged byspackling with ELASTO-MASTIC 352. Cracks up to 1/8’’ wide should

PHOTO:

Terra Cotta

repairs on this

historic

Savannah

theater

incorporated

Elastowall

351, custom

color-matched

to the original

matte-finish

glaze.

PROPERTY 350 351 352 353 354

% SOLIDS (WT.), APPROX. 72% 69% 80% 55% 85%

COVERAGE RATE (SQ.FT./GAL./COAT) 80-100 100-125 25-75 200-250 10-50

% ELONGATION, 700F/210C 250% 300% 300% 240% 125%

% ELONGATION, 320F/00C 180% 145% 145% 125% 25%

% ELONGATION, AFTER 3500 HRS.WEATHEROMETER

170% 125% 125% 110% 15%

TENSILE STRENGTH, PSI, 700F/210C >200 >200 >200 >200 >200

TENSILE STRENGTH, PSI, 320F/00C 395 335 335 335 335

PERMEANCE, 20 MILS DFT, PERMS 4-8 30-41 12-25 40-50 10-20

ADHESION, PLI, DRY CONCRETE 5.6 9.0 9.0 9.0 7.0

ADHESION, PLI, WET CONCRETE 3.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.0

Edison Coatings products are for commercial use only. In case of defect in manufacture or packaging, materials will be replaced at no cost. No other warranty, except for suchreplacement, express or implied, is in effect. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is expressly disclaimed. Although information and advice suppliedin this publication are believed to be reliable, they do not represent performance specifications and no obligation or liability is assumed for advice given or results obtained. Product

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be grooved out to a width of 1/4’’ and should be filled withELASTO-FILL 354 or suitable polyurethane sealant. Cracks widerthan 1/8’’ should be cut out in accordance with proper expansion jointdetailing and geometry, and should be sealed with polyurethane seal-ants. Sealants should be cured a minimum of 24 hours before coating.

3. Application: Application procedure will directly affect finished ap-pearance. Spraying, rolling and brushing are acceptable applicationmethods, within this limitation. Products are supplied ready to use andrequire no thinning, but up to 4 ounces per gallon of clean water maybe added, if required, to facilitate spreading. Monitor film build closelywhen water is added for thinning.

4. Re-coat time is affected by drying conditions and substrate porosity.Previous coat must be through-dry, firm and tough before applying thenext coat. Typical through-dry times may range from several hours to24 hours or more.

5. Clean runs, spills and equipment with warm water and soap imme-diately. Coatings which have been allowed to “set’’ will resist watercleanup. If significant interruptions in spray application will occur, im-merse gun or tip in clean water during interruption.

ELASTODECK 350 should be applied in two to three coats, at 80-100sq. ft. /gallon per coat to a total dry film thickness of 20 - 30 mils. Allowthorough drying, typically overnight, between coats.

ELASTOWALL 351 can be applied in 1-3 coats, depending on the ex-tent of waterproofing and crack bridging performance required (Dryfilm thickness= 8 - 10 mils/coat. Wet film thickness= 15 - 18 mils percoat.) Typically, two coats are applied. Higher film build producesbetter crack bridging and waterproofing performance.

ELASTO-MASTIC 352 is knife-applied to fill surface cracks beforecoating.

ELASTO-TONE 353 is applied in one or two coats at 200 sq.ft./gal. toachieve color uniformity and continuous, water-resistant films. (8 wetmils per coat are applied to achieve 4 - 6 dry mils per coat.)

ELASTO-FILL 354 is knife-applied to fill surface voids and defects,and to detail larger cracks before coating. Refer to product data sheetfor more information.

LIMITATIONS:

350-Series coatings are suitable for exterior or interior application.350-Series products are not designed for continuous water submer-sion, below-grade installation against hydrostatic pressure, or againsthigh constant humidity differentials where moisture originates from be-hind the coating (negative side waterproofing).

ELASTO-MASTIC 352 and ELASTO-FILL 354 are not replacementsfor proper expansion joint sealants. Joints, windows, vents and otherpenetrations should be caulked with suitable polyurethane sealant.

ELASTODECK 350 is designed for light to moderate foot traffic. Useon vehicular traffic surfaces is not recommended.

STORAGE & HANDLING:

KEEP FROM FREEZING. Store in tightly closed containers. Use withadequate ventilation. Avoid eye or prolonged skin contact. Wash withsoap and water after use and before eating, drinking or smoking. Avoidbreathing spray mists. Use mist filter when spraying. In enclosed ar-eas, use supplied air respirator. In case of eye contact flush with cleanwater for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, see physician. Do not ingest.Observe all safety and handling guidelines as detailed in the MaterialSafety Data Sheets supplied with these products. KEEP OUT OFREACH OF CHILDREN.

COLOR SELECTION:

ELASTO-WALL 351 & ELASTO-TONE 353 are available in a widerange of standard and custom colors. Refer to Edison Color fan deck,featuring 880 colors available for in-house tinting at many Edison Coat-ings Dealer locations. Custom color-matching is also available.

ELASTODECK 350 is available in White, Medium Grey, or a variety ofcustom colors.

ELASTO-MASTIC 352 is available in a “neutral” off-white color only.

FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE.

Rev. 11/2006

PHOTO: After

patching and stone

replacement,

Elasto-Tone 353,

color-matched to

the original stone

color, was applied

to the entire facade

of this New York

City Landmark

building.

Elasto-Tone

provided a highly

permeable

aesthetic finish

which visually

blended repairs,

replacement stone

and original

fabric.

MICROCOTTA®POLYMER RESIN COMPOSITE MATERIAL

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originally developed and patented in 1978. Microcotta® is based on a

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durable and light-weight option for replacement of architectural

ornament; whether it is terracotta, Cast Iron, Limestone, Sandstone,

Granite or other similar materials.

Microcotta® is very lightweight at 65 lbs./cu.ft. and possessesmechanical and physical properties suitable for suspendedornamental facade situations. The material has been approved foruse by Boston, New York City, Los Angeles and San FranciscoBuilding Departments for both Interior and Exterior uses in allclasses of construction. Moreover, the material is able to achieve theaesthetic goals of architects and preservationists confronted with the difficult design, engineering andbudgetary problems found on restoration projects. Microcotta® has been repeatedly approved on historictax-credit work by the U.S. Parks Service.

Microcotta® reproduces exact detail with extremely sharp definition and has been proven to be superiorto cast stone, fiberglass or even replacement terracotta. With Microcotta®, color matching can be achievedin gloss/glaze or dull stone finish. Unlike GFRC, Cast Stone or Terracotta, the gloss or glaze in Microcotta® isderived from the degree of gloss in the mold from which it is cast. Hence, the degree of gloss is integratedin the Microcotta® unit and not applied as a post finish. With Microcotta®, there is no cracking, crazing orultimate surface failure as with Terracotta or GFRC glazes which have different rates of thermalexpansion from their respective substrates.

Salvaged unitfrom historicTremont Templein Boston, MA.

O N T H E C O V E R :Great Western ReserveBuilding in Cleveland, OH.This installation, completedin 1980, still looks new today.

New Microcotta® unit

Mockup of CustomColor Match

APPLICATIONMicrocotta® will provide a non-structuraldecorative replacement for terracotta, stoneor cast iron which has a short fabrication andproduction time combined with ease ofplacement. If additional pieces are requiredduring the project, lead time will be minimal.

CHARACTERISTICS■ Rapid turnaround for reproduction - single

mold can be turned several times a day

■ Lightweight -70 lbs./cu.ft.

■ E-84 Surface Burning Characteristics Testproduces - ”0” flame spread and “0” smokedevelopment

■ Gloss glaze or dull stone finishes easilyobtainable

■ Locally produces with extremely experiencedmold making staff

■ Obtained NYC BSA number many years agowith additional city approvals in Los Angelesand San Francisco

■ Recommended and used by majorgovernmental agencies including GSA andNational Park Service, as well as the Navy

■ Can replicate terra-cotta, stone, cast iron andother ornamental façade components withgreater detail and color range

■ Can match a variety of different colors

ADVANTAGES■ First delivery within one-two weeks of color

and shop drawing approval

■ While more expensive than cast stonebecause it is lighter; anchoring, support andinstallation make it more economical in placewhich reduces project costs

■ Easily color and texture matched, similar toTerracotta with color stability on 20+ yearprojects

■ UV Stability, excellent color retention

■ Long Service life

■ Existing single units can be combined manytimes using false joints to produce larger"multiple piece" units in a single case piece

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A LOOK INTO THEMICROCOTTA® PROCESS1. Salvaged damaged unit; 2. Repair Process; 3. 3Dscanned unit; 4. 3D printed replica; 5. Mold for newunit and 6. New Microcotta® unit (no gel coat applied)

CompletedFirst BaptistChurchCupola Photo Courtesy of Berkshire Eagle

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CONSPEC ASSOCIATES INC.12 Batt Lane

East Haven, CT 06513PH: 203-467-4426FX: 203-469-2352

[email protected]

MANUFACTURER

FREEDOM CEMENT24 East Brookfield Rd.

North Brookfield, MA 01535PH: 508-867-6100

[email protected]

LASER SCANNING & 3-D PRINTING CAPABILITIES

Original Capital

3-D Printed Replica(for mold)

New Microcotta®Unit in Fabrication

Freedom Cement has invested in state-of-the-art technology, including scanning equipment and a 3D printer, to ensurethe historical accuracy of our manufacturing process. This technology was utilized to replicate ornate columns andmaintain historic features of the First Baptist Church Cupola in Pittsfield, MA and a balustrade in Manhattan.

3D Printed Unitin Progress

Upper West SideReplicationReplicated historicbalustrade located onthe Upper West Side ofManhattan.

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Terra Cotta Replacement Documentation

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SECTION ELEVATION

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Documents

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