Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Severe Water Infiltration at the buildings corners, shelf angles, and window locations led to the following issues:

• Interior damage to the structural steel elements
• Cracking and spalling of the decorative terra cotta pieces
• Cracking and spalling of the brick masonry
• Loss of adhesion on the sealant joints

BAMR completed the following repairs throughout the building’s facade:

• Removal and replacement of window perimeter sealant
• Rout and seal of masonry using sealant
• Removal and replacement of decorative terra cotta units with new stainless steel anchorage
• Cleaning, painting and replacement of corroded steel support members
• Grinding and tuckpointing of masonry joints