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FRONT FACADE AND ENTRY DOOR UPDATE
We have an update in the seemingly never-ending saga that is our front door. Last week the architect, door maker and general contractor visited the library to measure and plan for the door frame and entry door installation. The architect noticed a crack in the marble over the front door that had changed since his last visit. He returned a few days later with an engineer to examine the crack and to determine if there were additional cracks in the marble. Using infrared light they found four cracks. The most significant fully penetrates the marble from front to back. A jack was put in place under the crack to secure the marble.
The architect’s plan for repair is to attach a smaller steel lintel on the interior over the cracked marble using Z-straps. Originally it was thought the repair would have to compromise the design of the new doors but they were able to design a repair that will not impact the door dimensions. The repair is necessary and must be done prior to the installation of the doors. The repair will require us to close at least one day. We are waiting for the cost estimate. Nothing has been scheduled yet.
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