Heritage Buildings
Service Details
At their best, historic buildings are not only monuments to celebrate our architectural and engineering heritage, but continue to provide a protective environment for their present occupants.
FSA understands the goals and issues with the preservation of historic buildings. We have developed analytical tools to investigate and evaluate the performance of the historic building fabric and structures using today’s technology, while understanding and respecting the original construction materials and design approaches.
What FSA Will Do For You:
Identification and testing of historic building elements
Thermal and moisture analysis of historic building fabrics
Investigation and design of repairs to historic roof systems such as copper, terne and slate
Structural analysis and design of historic masonry, steel, and wood frame structures
Seismic analysis of historic building structures
Evaluation and repair specifications for historic window and masonry wall systems
Construction administration for repairs to historic buildings
Benefits To Our Clients
An effective balance of engineering requirements, historic preservation goals, and costs
Application of current materials, science and investigative tools in harmony with an understanding of tendencies and limitations of historic building materials
In-depth knowledge of historic trade practices to assist in appropriate specification of repairs and to preserve the historic significance
Enlightened application of current life safety principles and criteria to conditions within historic buildings
