DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Project History
Holland Elementary School was in dire need of help when
a 20 million dollar improvement project was approved.
The new design concept called for the exterior walls and
windows to be removed and replaced. All spaces would be
child friendly and extremely colorful. In 2004, metal panels
covered with 1” of field mixed stucco were installed on the
new exterior. As is common with such mixes, spider cracking
began appearing throughout the facade. Testing conducted
by the engineer determined that the cracking was not due
to structural reasons. Striking each crack before applying a
finish coat would have been extremely expensive. Conpro
Lastic offered an ideal alternative. Three 15 mils coats of
Lastic were applied. Lastic not only bridged minor cracking,
it provided a waterproof membrane. Bright shades of the
custom color matched Lastic with exterior grade pigmentation
ensures that those colors will stay vibrant for years.
When Principal Michelle O’ Connell saw the final results,
she had only one thing to say, “I feel like I won the lottery.”

Time Frame – Spring 2005 - Fall 2005

Contractor
W.T. Rich
Co., Inc.,
Newton, MA

Engineer
Wiss, Janney,
Elstner
Associates, Inc.,
Cambridge, MA

Distributor
Waldo Bros.,
Boston, MA