Historic Preservation Update:
Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of starting Phase I of the old St. Anastasia building stabilization project in Ft. Pierce, Florida. This included, rebuiding the gable endofthe structure which was severly damaged during the hurricanes in the past few years, adding new trusses, metal decking and a new roof system. The most important design feature added int his Phase is not noticeable to the common person passing by this structure as it was done inside the building tot ie down the roof to the foundations thru the walls and three floors using helical piers and connection of the roof system directly to the piers. The roofing system is now tied down by means of this independent system. This design feature removed the roof load from the exterior walls and exterior brackets. The next phase will consist of environmental cleanup and facade/window rehabilitations. We congratulate the Ft. Pierce CRA in moving forward with the stabilization of an important historical asset for the cizients of Ft. Pierce.