  Historic
Capital Tallahassee, Florida
Roof correction and replacement.
Restoration of cupola,
balustrade, and urns.
Exterior waterproofing.
Interior renovations.
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The
old Capitol, which had been restored ten years earlier, suffered from
serious water damage during the ensuing years. The perimeter gutter system
at the base of the dome was covered over, which caused the rain to corrode
the existing ornamental metal work. MLD designed a new copper gutter
system and balustrade to correct the problem, and replaced the badly
corroded copper urns. The existing shingle roof was replaced, and the
original mortise and tenon construction was shored up.
Following the exterior renovation, the interior areas damaged by
leaks were restored
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 Prime Osborn
Convention
Center
Jacksonville, Florida
Exterior waterproofing and caulking of existing
limestone joints.
Roof correction and replacement.
Painting and reglazing of existing steel windows.
Full time inspection.
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Drastic
measures were called for in the restoration of the Prime Osborn Convention
Center. The old train station had been restored about ten years ago, but
still leaked. The limestone panels were not properly grouted during the
previous project, and were badly discolored from leaks.
Following an in depth study of the existing conditions, MLD
recommended the existing roof be replaced, the limestone joints be ground
out and caulked, and a clear water repellent be installed over the
limestone veneer. Water repellents are not typically installed on historic
structures, but MLD was able to persuade the National Park Service to
allow it on this project
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 Historic Post Office Daytona Beach, Florida
Removal and restoration of existing clay tile roof.
Removal of existing rooftop HVAC units, roof
corrections, and reroofing.
Window replacement study.
 Full time inspection. |
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The Daytona Beach historical post office was constructed
during the great depression by the Corps of Engineers.
The building’s original barrel tile roof system and copper
dormers were in need of replacement.
MLD found the original as-builts, and determined the original tile
manufacturer to specify an exact match for the replacement. MLD
provided full time inspection during construction and monitored the
removal and asbestos abatement of all of the existing mechanical units on
the connected expansion’s roof.
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Governor
Martin House Rehab Tallahassee, Florida
Renovation of existing Governor Martin
House into offices.
Repair
of existing structural damage.
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The Governor Martin House
renovation project was the recipient of the 1999 Tallahassee/Leon County
Preservation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Civic County Resource
Preservation. The project
included the transformation of the existing house, which was in disrepair,
into the new office and display space for the State Department’s
Division of Cultural Affairs. |
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 The Grove
Tallahassee, Florida
Study to renovate the residence into a house museum.
Structural study and repairs.
Painting renovations.
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The Grove has been the private residence of
the Call-Collins family for over 160 years, with the final residents being
Governor and Mrs. LeRoy Collins. In
1985 through an agreement with the State of Florida, the Grove was
designated to become a house museum.
MLD has performed several projects on the site, including the
original house museum renovation study and the structural study and repair
of the building’s exterior. |
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 Brokaw-McDouggall
House Restoration Tallahassee, Florida
Renovation of interior space, including selective
asbestos abatement.
Installation of fire sprinkler system.
Reroofing.
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The Brokaw-McDouggall house was home to the
Tallahassee Board of Historic Preservation during these renovations.
After the building was obtained by the City and converted into
public offices, a new sprinkler system and minor interior renovations were
required to accommodate the change in occupancy.
The projects included the installation of a fire alarm and
sprinkler system, replacement of the existing cedar shake shingles,
interior renovations, and the selective abatement of asbestos containing
plaster. |
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 Avalon
Plantation Reroofing
Capps, Florida
Removal and replacement of existing copper roof.
Renovation to existing balustrade.
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Avalon Plantation is Ted Turner’s Capps,
Florida hunting lodge. Prior
to this project, the turn of the century plantation was in remarkable
condition except for the existing copper roof system.
During this project, the roof was replaced with a new copper roof,
and the rotten balustrade was repaired.
An interesting aspect of the roofing project was the roofing of the
two half moon wings that connect to the main house.
The roof panels had to be custom cut and shaped to match the
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