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October 2018 Newsletter

Dear Brian ,The following is the latest edition of the Sullivan Engineering newsletter. Thisnewsletter is being provided as a courtesy, based on our professional relationship.As always, your feedback and suggestions regarding this newsletter as well asrequests for future topics are appreciated. Please feel free to email usat [email protected].

Balcony Railing CodeRequirements By: Rebecca Reilly Balcony railings can be seen all over New YorkCity. Typically found on residential buildings, railings are almost alwaysexposed to heavy winds and freezethaw cycles. Building owners shouldensure that their balcony railings are regularly monitored and maintained toensure that they remain safe. The Department of Buildings' minimum code required height for balconyrailings is 42" (2), with an allowance of 1". Balcony railings below 42" arealso considered a SWARMP (Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program)condition in FISP (Façade Inspection & Safety Program) reports. Buildingmanagement should be aware of residents applying flooring treatments totheir balconies, since this typically decreases the railing heights. There are several ways of testing balcony railings. Pull tests can beperformed at the railing anchors. Additionally, a testing apparatus can beused to apply specified loads along the railing. According to the NYC BuildingCode, a railing must withstand a 200point load (1) in any direction. Thismeans that if a localized or concentrated load of 200 lbs was applied on anylocation on the railing, little to no deflection would result. The code alsorequires that a railing withstand a 50 lbs per foot uniform load; this meansthat if a load of 50 lbs was applied along the entire length of the balcony,there would be little to no deflection in the railing. Read more



The Importance ofEvaluating &Maintaining StainedGlass WindowsPart II By: Jimmy Monahan Last month's newsletter article focused on addressing stainedglass windowsas a part of building envelope surveys and inspections. Here we will outlinewhat is involved in stainedglass window restoration. The first step is to have several stainedglass window specialists visit the siteand provide proposals to restore the windows. Since there are far fewerstainedglass window specialists than facade contractors and windowinstallers, this is not as simple as it sounds. Stainedglass windowrestoration is a unique blend of artistry and fine craftsmanship, so it'simperative that specialists are thoroughly vetted. They should be affiliatedwith the StainedGlass Window Association of America and should providereferences. The stainedglass specialists should detail their means andmethods explaining and clarifying their schedules, plans for installingtemporary protection, estimates for how long windows will be out of service,and any reinstallation delays they foresee. How a specialist will be accessingthe windows must also be considered. Do they have their own equipment toaccess both the interior and exterior of the building? Will they be accessingthe windows from supported scaffolding that's currently in place for a facadeproject in progress? If so, who will be coordinating access with the specialistand the façade contractor? Having this information leads to the mostaccurate cost estimates and minimizes the issues that arise during thecourse of the project. Once the stainedglass window specialist has been retained, the restorationproject must be scheduled, and access provided. Typically, a two to fourperson crew will remove the stainedglass windows by accessing them fromboth the interior and exterior of the building. Mechanical grinders and otherhand tools will be utilized to remove the sealant between the lead joints andperimeter trim and the individual glass pieces from the perimeter windowtrim. Read more

The Basics of Terra Cotta By: Orion Doscher Restoration work often focuses on thefunctional capabilities of a façade, namelywater infiltration; however, restoration designers are also challenged tomaintain visual aesthetics in addition to façade function. Terra cotta



performs well in both areas and is one of the most durable building materialsthere is. If terra cotta is properly manufactured and installed, it can remainon a building almost indefinitely. Terra cotta was used in ancient architectureall over the world. It made its debut in New York City in the 1850s andremained very popular until the mid 1900s. It is often seen as accent piecessuch as lintels and cornices, but it also has been used to fully clad buildingslike the Woolworth Building in the Financial District or the Flat Iron Buildingin Midtown Manhattan. The manufacturing of terra cotta will determine everything about the stone,from its color to its longevity. Terra cotta stones are manufactured similarlyto ceramics. First, a special blend of fine clays is mixed to the requiredcomposition, then the clay is hydrated and aged. Only after moisture hasblended with the clay on a molecular level, can the mixture be saturated andmixed like cement. It is then molded or extruded, fully dried, and fired in akiln at a minimum of 2000°F for several days. Other factors like shrinkageand custom glazing must also be accounted for. This manufacturing processrequires an artisan level of skill. Read more

Recommendationsfrom Our Sullivan Team

Recommended Restaurant La Contenta Oestewww.lacontentanyc.com78 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10011 Review By: Jessica Gulino Do you ever walk into a restaurant and immediately know that you're going to loveit? La Contenta Oeste is one of those spots! This authentic Mexican restaurant,located at West 78th and 11th Street in Greenwich Village, is the younger siblingof the established La Contenta in the Lower East Side. A professional, yet affablewaitstaff serves up classic Mexican fare with a French twist at this trendy joint. La Contenta Oeste offers a versatile breakfastthroughdinner menu and anextensive drink selection, and is open seven days a week. Options range fromhuevos rancheros to scallops a la plancha, and tequila sunrises to blackberrymicheladas. Chilaquiles con huevos is the perfect Mexican comfort food for theupcoming "sweater weather" mornings. This bowl of fried eggs and tortillas fusedwith a smoky and spicy southwestern tomato sauce is sure to warm you up. If youdon't feel like crawling out of bed for breakfast (or lunch), you can savor amouthwatering hanger steak a la parilla for dinner. This succulent steak pairedwith buttery mashed potatoes and heavenly creamed spinach is sure to please.Make sure to sample one of their specialty drinks such as the tepache apache,which is comprised of pineapple juice and pulque. Pulque is the milky fermentedsap of an agave plant that was discovered by the ancient Aztecs. This legendaryspirit is typically challenging to swill, but Alex, the incredibly talented mixologist,



concocts a perfectly balanced aromatic drink (that goes down a little to easy, if Imight add). So, if the changing leaves and dropping temperatures already have you lookinglongingly back at summer, stop by this southwestern hot spot. La ContentaOeste's warm atmosphere and spicy Mexican fare will make you feel like you'reright on the border!

Recommended Book "Let Go of Whatever Holds You Back"By John Mason Review By: Sarah Barber Let Go of Whatever Holds You Back by John Mason reads a bitlike a sermon and a bit like a commonsense guide to livingyour best life. Mason offers 52 "nuggets of truth" delivered inthe form of short chapters that serve as guidelines for gaining"momentum" and constructing a rewarding, purposeful life. Mason structures his chapters around "nuggets" of wisdom that offer simple waysof building "momentum" in one's daily life. Mason defines "momentum" as theultimate vehicle for success. He suggests that prosperity and fulfillment can beattained by applying a few guiding principles and maintaining a positive outlook onlife. Mason focuses each segment of his book on a common theme or concept,such as selfawareness, faith, dedication, and perseverance. With titles like "Investin Others" and "You Don't Learn Anything While You're Talking," Mason urges hisreaders to strive for personal growth and development, while cautioning that thesemilestones should never be achieved at the expense of others. He stresses theimportance of relationships with oneself, with others, and with God. Let Go is a light read that can be revisited whenever a quick burst of inspiration isneeded. It offers suggestions of how to improve your mindset and implement



positive change in your everyday life. Mason stresses that this type of"momentum" is key to capitalizing on opportunity, and he assures that using it toempower others will only positively influence one's own life. Whether you aresearching or stumbling, Mason infuses his message with the reassurance of faithand the reminder that the "stars are always shining" whether we can see them ornot.

Recommended Application CAMSCANNERhttps://www.camscanner.com/ Review By: Naser Hammadi No access to a scanner, no problem! CamScanner is aneasytouse app designed to scan and share documentson the go. Users simply take a photo of a documentthrough the app. CamScanner will autocrop and enhance the scanned documentsor allow users to manually edit the scanned content. Three convenient scanning modes are available. The ID Card mode is ideal whenscanning a driver license, passport, etc. The Single mode is used to scan onedocument, and the Batch mode merges multiple scanned documents into a singlefile. The app converts all scanned documents to JPEG or PDF formats that caneasily be shared with others via email, social media, or cloud servers. Most of CamScanner's basic features are free. However, for a $5/month or$50/year premium account, additional options include more cloud storage space,editable OCR, and auto syncing to other cloud services such as: Box, Dropbox, andGoogle Drive and password protection for your shared PDF documents.

Join the Sullivan Engineering Team! Sullivan Engineering continues to recruit team members with anentrepreneurial spirit that share our core values: empower people, teamfirst, entrepreneurial mindset, honesty and integrity, humbly confident andforward thinking. These values are the foundation of the firm and continue todefine our services, relationships and success. Sullivan Engineering has beenrecognized as a "Best Firm to Work For" and as one of the "100 FastestGrowing Firms" on the Zweig Group's 2018 Hot Firms List. We are alsoexcited to announce that our firm has been recognized by Inc. Magazine Inc.5000 list as one of the nation's fastestgrowing privately held companies inAmerica! We are currently searching for prospective employee(s) to fill the followingpositions: 1. Senior Project Manager 2. Project Manager



If you are interested in joining our growing team, please send your resumeto Olivia Martin via email at [email protected]

Quote of the Month "Nine tenths of wisdom is being wise in time." Theodore Roosevelt

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View from 385 West 12th Street, NY, NY

October 2018 Photo By: Orion Doscher

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