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Project:
Hofstra University
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Picture 7- Hofstra University- Hempstead , NY
- Deterioration caused by water rot and carpenter
ants is removed from compromised beam.
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Picture 8- Hofstra University- Hempstead , NY
- Existing beam is prepared for new laminations by
staggering the joints.
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Picture 9- Hofstra University- Hempstead , NY
- New laminating stock southern yellow pine laminations
are installed.
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Picture10- Hofstra University- Hempstead , NY
- All exterior lamination surfaces are sealed with
epoxy gel, ports are strategically placed and the beam
is epoxy injected.
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Picture 11- Hofstra University- Hempstead , NY
- Repaired beam is clad with aluminum for protection against
further decay.
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