The VA hospital in Amarillo has maintained its original 88,400 square foot main building (built in 1952) virtually intact over the years with only minor interior improvements. The historic building's exterior stone and terracotta façade, along with its distinctive clay tile roofs constitute a fine example of post-war era federal construction.
Several buildings on this campus date back to the 1940’s and were starting show some failures in their exterior finishes such as cracks, spalling, and stains which threatened the integrity of these materials and eventually the possible deterioration of substrates and the likelihood of water infiltration problems. It was time for a restoration effort to preserve the buildings unique building envelopes.
Working with our client, we surveyed the buildings and prioritized the repairs. We researched and provided specialized restoration techniques to fill cracks, reapply joints, remove stains, refurbish gutters, and replace broken roof tiles. This work ensured the integrity of the entire building envelope for decades to come.