3 Water Damaged Condos are Restored Bellingham, WA
This Bellingham condo insurance restoration began after a fire sprinkler line burst on the 5th floor of a higher-end condominium building
A fire sprinkler system burst during a recent cold freeze. This flooded the originating unit and the two units directly below on the 4th and 3rd floors, with additional water impact to 2 commons-area garbage closets and portions of the hallways.
Multiple relationships required coordination
Wolf Build and Restore worked, communicated and coordinated with 3 separate unit owners, the building owner https://www.talbotgroup.com/projects, and the property management company. We worked with each unit owner to develop a plan of attack, selection of design finishes and scheduling.
Additional Scope Added
During demolition in the 5th-floor unit, the owner noted that the closet where the sprinkler had sprung its leak had historically been cold. Investigation revealed air leakage through the exterior wall assembly. We removed additional drywall to fully expose the exterior condition. We discussed the best approach to correct this air leakage with our insulation contractor. We sealed the whole north wall in all 3 units by caulking all gaps, surfaces, wood framing and connections, then applied closed-cell spray foam over all bays before the final step of installing the new insulation. This air-sealing and insulation work reduced cold air infiltration, stabilized temperatures, and lowered the risk of future freeze-related failures by improving the building’s thermal and pressure boundary.
Bellingham condo insurance restoration scope
The rebuild included new insulation and building envelope details, drywall, trim, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and complete interior repainting. Stacked washer-dryer closets required tight clearances and the installation of power-vented exhaust systems with vacuum interlock switches.
Live Environment
In a "live environment" careful consideration of other building users is paramount. For this project Wolf Build and Restore had to coordinate elevator use, be cautious of our noise, and be sensitive to the ongoing occupancy by other residents.
Displacement is never easy for homeowners. The owners elected to use the opportunity to incorporate upgrades not available at the time of original construction, and we partnered with each owner to execute those improvements, resulting in homes that exceeded their original building standards.
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