Fayette County Arts & Science Center

May 2004 - July 2004| Phase I
Roofing and Paint Removal

The South elevation (above) has a new roof. The elevator penthouse remains in an effort to try and reuse the 100+ year old lift for construction purposes.

As the paint removal process began (below left) Western Waterproofing, the masonry restoration sub-contractor, tested different mixes of the specified products to achieve maximum paint removal.

The paint removal process consisted of brushing on a chemical substance, leaving it to sit on the surface for a specified time period, and finally rinsing the paint away with a 3000 psi pressure washer (above right). Care had to be taken to avoid damaging the remaining wood windows and mortar joints.

As the paint removal process progressed, it was clear that the best choice for the building's exterior had been made (below).

After removing enough of the paint to get a clear picture of the natural brick and mortar color and texture, brick and mortar samples were closely matched to provide a seamless look to the newly restored and replaced masonry exterior (below).

Continue on to more Phase I construction!