1120 N Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, Illinois

Project

Facade Repairs and Window Replacement

1120 North Lake Shore Drive is an 18-story residential building constructed in the mid-1920s.

The project consisted of phased facade repairs and a comprehensive window replacement program, including:

Masonry and Stone Repairs

  • Brick masonry and limestone repairs, including replacement of deteriorated steel shelf angles and lintels with installation of new concealed flashings

  • Select brick and limestone replacement

  • Grinding and tuckpointing of mortar joints

  • Crack repairs, including rout and seal installation

  • Limestone Dutchman and patch repairs

Sealant Replacement (100%)

  • Removal and replacement of sealant at window and door perimeters

  • Sealant replacement at metal fire escape penetrations

  • Sealant installation at limestone sill ends, butt joints, quoin-to-brick joints, belt courses, and coping joints

  • Miscellaneous joint sealant repairs, as needed

Window and Miscellaneous Repairs

  • Full replacement of wood windows from the 2nd through 18th floors

  • Repair and painting of wood windows at fire escape locations

  • Painting repairs at existing steel fire windows and doors, as needed

  • Concrete spall and crack repairs, as required