Architectural Condition Concrete
The wrap-around porch and portico flooring is poured concrete and is positioned lower than the finished floor of the first level. The concrete flooring does not seem to be original to the building, but appears to be in good condition with no major damage or cracks. Masonry - Stone Front Porch: The walls surrounding the porch appear to be made of the same stone as the main building. Overall the stone is in fair shape with a few areas in poor condition. The primary areas of concern are on the interior faces of the wall on the north side, and around the main entry stair to the north. Significant wear to the stone and mortar is evident and large amounts of both weathered away, likely from use of salts and chemical deicers. Graffiti and its removal have damaged the stone at the walls at both the wrap-around porch and main building. Walls appear to be a different type of stone at the wrap-around porch. This stone is in fair condition. Several capstones are covered with lichen. The entry steps to the porch were noted as Lyons sandstone in previous building evaluations, and appear to be in good condition with some uneven gaps due to ground settling. Four large stone columns support the porch roof and the stone appears to be in good condition. The mortar is in fair to poor condition and in need of repointing.
Figure 1-9. Porch transition at the main entry door, 2020 (source: Ratio)
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