Replacing the cantilevered slab has remedied the cause of the displacement of the Balcony Terrace. The ceiling in the Loveness Suite has been demolished to reveal the framing. Temporary shoring has been installed to support existing, deteriorated framing. The TPC crew has cleared the tunnel of all abandoned utilities including pipe, conduit, wiring, and ductwork, and a framing plan for this section of the house has been prepared. Temporary shoring has been installed under the Breezeway to hold the stone paving in place.
Additional investigation is needed to determine the cause for the movement in the northeast wall.
Investigation here likely will reveal that this wall has no footing and requires underpinning. Research is needed to determine the historic appearance of the Loveness Suite. A method will be devised to support the Breezeway paving in a more permanent manner. In the second phase of this project, the residential units will be inspected for structural and maintenance concerns and any problems that are found will be addressed.