Abbot restores Primus Condominiums building façade to meet Beacon Hill Architectural Commission specifications

Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc., recently completed a major restoration to the façade of the Primus Court Condominiums, located in the Beacon Hill section of the city. The building consists of brick and pre-cast concrete headers, sills and bands, with ornamental metal coping below the roofline. In a restoration project governed by the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission, Abbot was contracted to power wash the facade, selectively repoint the brick masonry, and repair the concrete headers and sills. In addition, Abbot painted the windows, concrete headers, sills and bands, and coping. During the restoration, Abbot found that the concrete band over street floor windows was severely deteriorated. In the process of renovating the concrete band, a structural steel beam was exposed and determined to be in need of repair. Abbot repaired the steel beam and applied a new concrete surface to match its original color and texture in compliance with the architectural commission. Abbot specializes in restoring and preserving the integrity of the building enclosure of aging structures. They also provide remedial weatherproofing services to correct construction deficiencies in newer structures. Specific areas of expertise include: *Masonry construction and repairs; *Weatherproofing services; *Caulking; *Pointing; *Waterproofing; *Special coatings and sealants; and *Roof repair, replacement, or resurfacing.