Albany City Hall Tower Study

Highlights of our investigation include:

• Conducting a comprehensive condition assessment of the stone tower masonry and related structural framing, including hands-on surveys using rope access, water testing to determine leakage paths, and exploratory openings to assess the condition of the embedded steel
• Determining most of the active leakage occurred through the stone roofs and was the primary cause of interior damage, corrosion of embedded framing, and deterioration of the tower floor and masonry.
• Providing preliminary remedial options and cost estimates for:
  • Immediate repairs to address potential safety hazards and to address leakage into occupied spaces
  • Repairs to address some of the primary leakage sources without completely reconstructing the roof
  • Long-term tower roof repairs
• Helping the city identify potential sources for outside funding for rehabilitating the landmark building
• Developing repair documents and providing related construction phase services for ceiling, flashing, and other miscellaneous repairs