Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Products
MIMIC
Project
History
Harry Weese won international recognition for his modernist
design for the Washington, D.C. metro system. His futuristic
outlook also fueled a desire to give older buildings new
purpose. 611 E. Wisconsin Avenue sits on the shore of
Lake Michigan. The low-rise building was constructed in 1964.
The rebar and concrete construction that presented Weese
with so many possibilities as an architect faced challenges
in the Midwestern climate. Moisture had corroded the rebar,
and this expansive deterioration had pushed out the concrete,
creating even more opportunity for future moisture damage.
Masonry Restoration, Inc. was tasked with repairing
over 1800 holes in the concrete structure. Matching old
aggregated concrete presents a challenge for contractors.
MIMIC was selected for its ability to recreate details and
maintain repair integrity. MIMIC is a durable repair mortar,
allowing moisture vapor flow while simultaneously resisting
weathering and freeze/thaw damage.
Time Frame – May - Novemberr 2006
Specifier
Inspec, Inc.,
Milwaukee, WI
Contractor
Masonry
Restoration, Inc.,
Milwaukee, WI
Distributor
The Glenrock
Company,
Menomonee
Falls, WI