Hiring the right historic restoration contractor is key, as the preservation of historic properties can be complex. Issues they may encounter include:
- Lead and other hazardous building materials used before 1978
- Non-standard building materials and methods
- Building practices that no longer meet code
- Addressing current ADA accessibility requirements
- Aging and damaged structural elements
Trust Your Historic Building to IEI for Commercial Property Inspection in Atlanta
With age, the façade of your building may experience degradation due to normal wear and tear and chemical exposure. Moisture, either penetrating the exterior or escaping the interior of a building, can cause rust and deteriorate supports. Water vapor pressure trapped within the veneer along with freeze/thaw action (also called sub florescence) can result in cracks and spalls. Building movement in the form of shortening, caused by creep and shrinkage, and foundation settlement can cause cracks, spalls and buckling of the façade. Differential expansion and contraction, caused by temperature and moisture changes, can also lead to similar failures. As one can imagine, northern climates experience more severe façade degradation compared to southern climates due to the colder temperatures, significant snowfall, extended periods of below freezing temperatures, and larger seasonal temperature changes.
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IEI’s expertise is trusted by owners and property managers of all sizes, including some of the nation’s largest property portfolios. In addition to answering the request for advice, consulting, and peer reviews, IEI is sought after for their expertise in the form of educational speaking events for national organizations as well as articles in major national publications.
Contact us today to get a quote and see how we can help you with commercial property inspection in Atlanta to keep the historic value of your building alive.
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