Stark and Guinn Towers Exterior Weatherization

Texas Woman's University

JQ assisted in conducting an extensive inspection of the facades of Stark Tower, Guinn Tower and the shared Commons Building on the Texas Woman’s University campus in Denton, Texas. Selective demolition was performed to ascertain the condition of the various components of the building envelope system. Repairs included precast concrete elements on the facade; concrete slabs at balconies, handrails/guardrails and associated anchorages at balconies; concrete slabs at canopies at the Commons Building; installation of control joints in the brick masonry veneer; creation of horizontal relief joints at each masonry shelf angle; repair of lateral ties between the brick veneer and concrete block backup; and regrading of the site and repair of flatwork to address site erosion.

Location: Denton, TX
Size: 358,000 SF
Services: Structural, Facilities Performance
Cost: $1.7M