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Designing a support system for suspended scaffolds on many restoration projects poses considerable challenges to create productive, safe access that meets code regulations and works within the capabilities of existing rigging devices. This presentation highlights rigging solutions in several complex jobs, explaining how each challenge was solved, the safety issues considered and how code compliance was assured.
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Learn from this interactive presentation about the issues of warranties and how they affect your business. Find out how to resolve conflicts between specified and manufacturer's durations, actions that may breach coverage, the proper handling of claims and much more.
Faking It: The Use of Alternate Materials in Restoration - 2006F
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Learn how to select alternate materials for architectural details and find out how the Department of the Interior evaluates these materials.
Facing the Challenges in Waterproofing Plaza Decks - 2006F
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Get an overview of the challenges facing the consultant and the restoration contractor when rehabilitating an existing plaza deck over occupied spaces. Topics covered are load limitation, repair of concrete slabs over occupied spaces, temporary weather protection, drainage issues and other challenges associated with the original construction.
Restoration of Casa Loma - A Toronto Historic Landmark - 2006F
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Learn about the challenges and solutions associated with a tourist attraction that remained open while work was performed. Find out how the unique challenges were resolved on this prominent landmark in regard to access, documentation and recording, the production of Roman Stone, winter protection, planning and scheduling.
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Identify failures, causes, and resulting problems associated with hazardous materials in some sealants. Learn how to perform on- or off-site testing of the sealant and substrate and determine the best repair and replacement protocol based on joint condition, application, substrate and movement considerations.
Old Main Chicago Post Office - Plenum Ceiling Repairs - 2006F
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Discover how "thinking outside the box" strategies were used to overcome the challenges of access and logistics and how a complete team approach helped produce a successful project.