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Over the past three decades, Klein and Hoffman (K&H) has become an industry leader in the repair, rehabilitation and restoration of building facades and roofs. Our firm works closely with owners, building and facility managers, developers and other design professionals to provide services tailored to their specific needs. K&H is a recognized specialist in the field of renovation and restoration of vintage and historic structures. We provide the professional services, to both private and public sectors, necessary to: eliminate potential safety hazards; correct structural deficiencies; develop solutions for chronic air exfiltration and water infiltration problems; upgrade appearance and accommodate owners’ budgetary constraints. A key deliverable that K&H provides for clients is a structural Work Plan consisting of scope, extent, prioritized phasing and an opinion of cost. Professional services include: condition assessments, bid documents (drawings and specifications), bidding assistance, construction administration and peer reviews.

Featured Building Envelope Projects

Façade Restoration



680 North Lake Shore Drive
Overcoming the challenges of a non-traditional facade inspection, K&H conducts a mandatory 100% exterior inspection of the building's terra cotta cladding and oversees the rehabilitation of this unique facade.
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Imperial Towers
A budget-friendly, large-scale exterior structural overhaul includes replacement of roofs, windows, sliding doors and an extensive repair program to restore vulnerable and disintegrating concrete.
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Church of St. Raphael - Holy Angels
Emergency facade stabilization becomes necessary after a 500 lb. ornate cornice falls more than 40 feet from the north building facade.
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3470 North Lake Shore Drive
Waterproof concrete coatings, masonry repairs and a window replacement program provide effective solutions for a concrete facade susceptible to the elements.
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The Hotel DuPont
Working in tandem with a masonry restoration contractor, K&H establishes the immediate needs and develops a long-term facade restoration plan for an early twentieth century landmark.
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Bala Cynwyd Middle School
K&H ‘makes the grade’ with an investigation and on-target scheduling for the completion of the façade repair of this 1930s school building before the end of summer break.
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The St. James Apartment Building
Balcony and terrace drainage deficiencies lead to water ponding, damaged concrete and persistent water infiltration problems. A K&H investigation and proposed corrective measures lead to a watertight solution.
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Historic Preservation

 


The Rookery (Landmark)
Picture perfect, though challenging, replications of terra cotta design elements call for K&H's facade restoration expertise and unconventional methods to complete this two-phase, historic restoration project.
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Santa Fe Building (Landmark)
K&H's expertise in historic preservation is a perfect match for the critical repair and selective replacement of this landmark's terra cotta and brick facades.
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Chicago Board of Trade (Landmark)
Innovative and effective measures are taken in a two-year, landmark-compliant restoration program to ensure a halt in building deterioration and provide long-term solutions for complex conditions.
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Roof Asset Management

 


227 East Delaware
Updated, code-compliant roof replacement techniques provide a watertight and energy-friendly upgrade for residents.
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Willow Square Condominiums
Complete replacement is the preferred solution when K&H conducts an investigation to identify potential problems with the installation of a new roofing system over an existing multi-layer roof system.
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