Masonry & Stone

Rising Masonry Wall Repairs

Project Type: Evaluation, Design The Vital Structure:  Rising Masonry Wall Repairs Issue   Vital Structures was retained to perform water leak testing to evaluate the two (2) active leak areas located on the second floor of the building. The building is a...

Basement Masonry Support Pier Replacement- Boston Condominiums

Project Type: Evaluation, Design, Construction Administration  The Vital Structure:  Basement Masonry Support Pier Replacement- Boston Condominiums Issue   Vital Structures was hired to perform an evaluation of a deteriorated brick masonry pier located in the...

Gas Station Roof Structure Replacement

Project Type: Evaluation, Design  The Vital Structure:  Roof Structure Replacement and Related Work Issue Vital Structures was hired to assess the extent of structural damage resulting from a recent fire. The single-story gas station and convenience store was...

New Building Forensic Masonry Evaluation, Amherst, MA

Project Type: Evaluation  The Vital Structure:  New Building Forensic Masonry Evaluation Issue   Vital Structures was retained by the owner to perform a forensic investigation into the condition of the mortar joints, for the recently installed brick masonry...

Chimney Enclosure Repairs

Project Type: Evaluation and Construction The Vital Structure:  Hewitt’s Landing Chimney Enclosure Repairs Issue   Several of the building chimneys were observed to contain deteriorated structural wood framing/sheathing and deficient flashing at masonry...