Rebuilding of Existing Masonry Parapet Walls

The project involved reconstruction and elevation of masonry parapet walls on a brick building in Chicago. The existing parapets had uneven heights, which affected both the structural balance and the visual consistency of the building.

To resolve the issue, the team removed sections of the roof in order to access the upper masonry structure. Several new courses of brick were then installed to raise the parapet walls and bring them to a uniform height across the entire elevation.

During the process, damaged bricks were repaired or replaced where necessary. The team also created a new masonry door opening, installed lintels for proper structural support, and restored the surrounding brickwork.

To complete the restoration, mortar joints along the east elevation were ground to the required depth and professionally tuckpointed using Type N mortar to match the existing masonry joints. Special masonry vacuum equipment was used during the process to reduce dust and keep the work area cleaner and safer.

The finished work improved both the durability and the structural integrity of the building while giving the parapet walls a consistent and clean architectural appearance.