Reimert Hall Exterior Walkway and Stair Repairs

Location: Collegeville, PA

Client: Ursinus College

Design Professional: CVM

This project involved the structural rehabilitation and aesthetic restoration of the elevated walkways and exterior stair systems at Reimert Hall, a student residence at Ursinus College. Originally constructed in 1966, the aging concrete and railing systems required extensive repairs to address deterioration, improve safety, and meet current building codes. The work was carefully phased to minimize disruption to campus operations and student life.

Concrete Repairs

• Full-depth slab repairs on walkways and stair treads
• Partial-depth repairs on stair soffits, beams, and columns
• Spall and delamination remediation at railing embed plate locations
• Reinforcement replacement where section loss exceeded 25%
• Installation of stainless steel pins in overhead and vertical repairs
• Surface preparation and patching per ACI 563 and ICRI standards

Protective Coatings

• Removal of existing surface coatings on walkways and stairs
• Installation of new slip-resistant waterproof coatings on all repaired surfaces

Railing Systems

• Replaced existing railings with new steel, code-compliant systems
• Custom mounting details for connections to concrete, brick, and stone veneer