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Preparing Your




                                                                           10.29.2011
House of Worship




                                                                         Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                                 Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
for Winter
Minimize weather-related damage
What to look for; foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors
Save energy and money
THE ENVELOPE
               Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold




                                         Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                                                                                   10.29.2011
                                                 Donham & Sweeney, Architects
THE ENVELOPE
Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold




                                                         Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                                                                                                   10.29.2011
                                                                 Donham & Sweeney, Architects
• Roofs, the top of the building envelope




                                                                      10.29.2011
                                                                    Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                            Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                          THE ENVELOPE
                  Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
• Roof Elements of the Building Envelope




                                                                     10.29.2011
                                                                   Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                           Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                         THE ENVELOPE
                 Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
• Walls & Wall Elements of the Building Envelope




                                                                     10.29.2011
                                                                   Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                           Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                         THE ENVELOPE
                 Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
• Window & Door Elements of the Building Envelope




                                                                    10.29.2011
                                                                  Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                          Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                        THE ENVELOPE
                Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
• Foundations & Slab Elements of the Building Envelope




                                                                     10.29.2011
                                                                   Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                           Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                         THE ENVELOPE
                 Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
Overhangs
         Accessibility
         Walking Paths




SAFETY




           Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                                                     10.29.2011
                   Donham & Sweeney, Architects
Roofs:                                       Doors:
Check for damaged or cracked tiles           Lubricate squeaks at hinges
Check snow gates & fences                    Repair faulty locks
                                             Repair paint finish or repaint if needed
Gutters & Valleys:
Clear debris                                 Windows:
Check slope (water test, look for puddles)   Check sash locks




                                                                                                  10.29.2011
                                             Repair rotten wood
Flashings:                                   Replace cracked & broken glass
Check for cracks/holes                       Repair paint finish or repaint if needed




                                                                                                Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                                                        Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
Secure
                                             Ceilings:
Sealants:                                    Check for stains and peeling paint
Replaced cracked or brittle areas
                                             Site:
Walls:                                       Check ground, slope away from building
Look for cracks in walls (bigger problems)   Repair heaved walking paths & steps
Check mortar for deterioration
Clear organic growth away                    Interior:
Repair paint finish or repaint if needed     Use walk-off mats to save floors



 WINTER MAINTENANCE
Create an annual inspection checklist

Perform annual fall “cleanup”

Inspect painted areas and repair; clean, scrape, sand, touch up paint




                                                                                       10.29.2011
Clean out gutters and test for performance




                                                                                     Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                                             Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
Extend drainage further away from building

Re-grade landscape at building perimeter to slope away

Purchase walk-off mats for entrances

Clean organic growth from masonry (water and brushes, spray at 300psi max)



 Inexpensive Projects                              [Do-it-Yourself]
Perform a detailed assessment of the property (useful for grant applications)

Roof repair/replacement

Masonry pointing/repair/cleaning




                                                                                          10.29.2011
Major windows & door restoration




                                                                                        Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                                                Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
Stained glass repair/restoration

Structural repairs




 Larger Projects                        [Involve a building professional]
Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                                          10.29.2011
        Donham & Sweeney, Architects
Partners for Sacred Places: sacredplaces.org




                                                                                            10.29.2011
National Trust: preservationnation.org/issues/weatherization

National Park Service, Preservation Briefs: nps.gov/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm




                                                                                          Donham & Sweeney, Architects
                                                                                  Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions: uga.edu/napc

Historic New England: historicnewengland.org

Massachusetts Historical Commission: sec.state.ma.us/mhc

Hopewell Maintenance Guidelines: hopewelltwp.org/Historic_Guidelines-4.pdf



  OTHER RESOURCES
Principal

               Donham & Sweeney
               A R C H I T E C T S
                                     Jeff Shaw, AIA LEED AP




THANK YOU




            Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
                                                              10.29.2011
                    Donham & Sweeney, Architects

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  • 2. THE ENVELOPE Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects
  • 3. THE ENVELOPE Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects
  • 4. • Roofs, the top of the building envelope 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal THE ENVELOPE Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
  • 5. • Roof Elements of the Building Envelope 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal THE ENVELOPE Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
  • 6. • Walls & Wall Elements of the Building Envelope 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal THE ENVELOPE Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
  • 7. • Window & Door Elements of the Building Envelope 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal THE ENVELOPE Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
  • 8. • Foundations & Slab Elements of the Building Envelope 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal THE ENVELOPE Protection from rain, wind, heat & cold
  • 9. Overhangs Accessibility Walking Paths SAFETY Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects
  • 10. Roofs: Doors: Check for damaged or cracked tiles Lubricate squeaks at hinges Check snow gates & fences Repair faulty locks Repair paint finish or repaint if needed Gutters & Valleys: Clear debris Windows: Check slope (water test, look for puddles) Check sash locks 10.29.2011 Repair rotten wood Flashings: Replace cracked & broken glass Check for cracks/holes Repair paint finish or repaint if needed Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal Secure Ceilings: Sealants: Check for stains and peeling paint Replaced cracked or brittle areas Site: Walls: Check ground, slope away from building Look for cracks in walls (bigger problems) Repair heaved walking paths & steps Check mortar for deterioration Clear organic growth away Interior: Repair paint finish or repaint if needed Use walk-off mats to save floors WINTER MAINTENANCE
  • 11. Create an annual inspection checklist Perform annual fall “cleanup” Inspect painted areas and repair; clean, scrape, sand, touch up paint 10.29.2011 Clean out gutters and test for performance Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal Extend drainage further away from building Re-grade landscape at building perimeter to slope away Purchase walk-off mats for entrances Clean organic growth from masonry (water and brushes, spray at 300psi max) Inexpensive Projects [Do-it-Yourself]
  • 12. Perform a detailed assessment of the property (useful for grant applications) Roof repair/replacement Masonry pointing/repair/cleaning 10.29.2011 Major windows & door restoration Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal Stained glass repair/restoration Structural repairs Larger Projects [Involve a building professional]
  • 13. Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects
  • 14. Partners for Sacred Places: sacredplaces.org 10.29.2011 National Trust: preservationnation.org/issues/weatherization National Park Service, Preservation Briefs: nps.gov/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm Donham & Sweeney, Architects Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal National Alliance of Preservation Commissions: uga.edu/napc Historic New England: historicnewengland.org Massachusetts Historical Commission: sec.state.ma.us/mhc Hopewell Maintenance Guidelines: hopewelltwp.org/Historic_Guidelines-4.pdf OTHER RESOURCES
  • 15. Principal Donham & Sweeney A R C H I T E C T S Jeff Shaw, AIA LEED AP THANK YOU Jeff Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal 10.29.2011 Donham & Sweeney, Architects