Chaucer Court

Portland, OR

Terra Cotta Lantern Restoration

Replacement Material: GFRC with Applied Finish

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Damaged Terra Cotta is inspected, and rehabilitation is planned even before demolition.
Evident water infiltration, indicating eventual attachment failure. This calcium leached from the mortar.
Cornice before restoration, note cracks and overgrowth.
Design of assembly and attachment system.
Fully installed lanterns, with new attachment system. GFRC with integral color and applied finish.
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