This chimney was struck by lightning from one of our last storms that passed through Savannah.
Rebuilt back to original appearance
Dismantled chimney to undamged section of chimney
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This chimney was struck by lightning from one of our last storms that passed through Savannah.
Rebuilt back to original appearance
Dismantled chimney to undamged section of chimney
Removal of deteriated brownstone material, installation of forms, mineral based patch, and mineral stained for uniformed color
Final Appearance
Savannah grey replica brick mailbox with side planters and conduit for a light.
Before
Repair of firebox
Installation of 4 piece marble mantel
Client had existing patio that they wanted to added a pool and reconfigured a smoker to a fireplace
Applied sealer for a wet look
Before
Installation phase
Wanted to match existing columns so we had 6x6 posts turned and created baseplate to conform with architecture
Painted to match windows and stained
Water infiltration on ledge detail of brick, solution – flashing installation
More images to follow
Environmental cleaner and removal of mortar
Pointing of lime mortar with like mix design, mineral patch and staining of sills and headers
Interior almost complete
Reclaimed wood partition wall
Exterior
1” ridged insulation for the floor
Operatable double doors
kids bunk beds
Partition wall with reclaimed wood
Time period mortar pointing - between windows
New Stucco at parapet, new copper thru wall flashing to protect brick ledge
Closed cell foam
Casualties of past hurricane
Fastening to pylons
Before
After
Back of Living Room Fireplace-
It will be center piece of new kitchen, vent hood and stove will be installed against.
Finally having an opportunity to build a wood fired oven again!
Layout of oven with chimney flue dimension.
sand Form for Brick dome
Dome is complete
Making progress, sand, prime, and paint
Closed cell foam
Taking advantage of a rainy day
Last 18th century structure in the block. location – The corner of Martin Luther King and Oglethorpe
Old meets new
Finished construction of Parapet walls to original elevations. This structure will be a time capsule to the overall story of this project.
Remove brick, installed drip edge flashing, waterproofed back up wall.
Installed brick with weep system.
Installed copper flashing with concealed fastener system at brick ledge to prevent water gathering and wicking below.
Overall view.
FORM Construction Services, LLC is located in Coastal Georgia and provides professional construction, contracting, masonry, hardscape, and restoration services to the Savannah GA, Charleston SC, and Asheville NC areas.
FORM Construction Services | 202 East 46th Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States