Custom Vented Metal Cornice – WickRight General Contracting Proposal, February 2020

The front parapet capstone assembly on this building is a multi-tiered, porous man-made stone (Renaissance Stone) that extends above/higher than the adjoining roofline behind it. 

A little background, We reviewed a proposal you shared from another contractor to install capstones with a membrane underneath to retard water.  Unfortunately in this situation, the proposed repair would still leave the stone underneath the capstone exposed and absorbing rain and snow. 

A more cost-effective approach to prevent water intrusion is to encase the entire top of the parapet, all the way down to the brick, in a metal sheathing or "cornice".  We invite the HOA to participate in the actual design of the cornice, which would not only cover the parapet but also integrate venting on the interior side of the parapet and the roof system.

The metal overlapping the front brick façade will extend down about 2 feet to cover the tiers of the capstone assembly. Ventilation similar to WickRight Metal Coping Vent will be installed under the metal to provide ventilation. Overall we need to fix areas where there is obvious water intrusion AND create a way for the building to vent and dry out. 

Water intrusion typically shows itself locally, but in many instances water will run vertically or even horizontally before it shows itself. Our need is "triage" to address the more obvious and correctable matters. 

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