El Molino Project Pasadena
This project required that we restore 4 broken non-reinforced chimneys on a residence in Pasadena designed by Myron Hunt. The clients were Robert Picardo (Star Trek- Next Generation) and Linda Pawlick. These structures were rebuilt using reinforced masonry on top of the existing non-reinforced masonry with extensive engineering into the attic diaphragm.
The chimneys were badly damaged by the Whittier Narrows and the Northridge earthquakes and posed a serious hazard. Boston Brick & Stone was selected for the restoration.
This was our last project where the cities allowed the repair of unreinforced masonry with reinforced masonry. Despite extensive engineering and safe guards the practice was prohibited after 2000.
Project El Molino
What the chimney looked like just after we completed our scaffolding towers.
The bond beam ready with three flues to service the three separate fireboxes
Note the copper flashing set into the concrete bond beam...
The 16 gauge steel stud framing required to support the load the full brick veneer will place on the structure.
Shows the waterproof membrane we used.
The cast concrete skirt set in place.
Shows the anchored brick veneer system
Because of the weight we were required to install braces.
Had wire mesh spot welded to the metal and applied a scratch, brown and stucco finish making them look like real clay pots.
Had wire mesh spot welded to the metal and applied a scratch, brown and stucco finish making them look like real clay pots.
A look at the finished product.
