MacNaught House Rendering
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Lefurgey Main

Restoration

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Lefurgey Cultural Centre, Summerside, PE
Building Renovations and Upgrades, May 2003 to February 2004


Structural
  • Restoration
    Stabilized general building structure and heavy-timber framing in basement;

  • Stabilized creeping vertical structure at exterior walls;

  • Repaired wall/floor structure at various locations throughout building as required;

  • Stabilized veranda bearing;

  • Repaired exterior brick foundation;

  • Replaced under-designed Annex roof system (to match original).


Mechanical
  • Restoration
    Re-piped and re-zoned supply to existing (and new) radiators throughout the building;

  • Re-piped supply and waste lines to all plumbing fixtures;

  • Replaced all plumbing fixtures;

  • Installed new water, sewer and sprinkler lines to building;

  • Provided emergency sprinkler system in basement;

  • Provided air conditioning to the 2nd floor of the main building (with provision for future AC service to the third floor);

  • Installed new exhaust systems for all washrooms and kitchen;

  • Provided upgraded heating capacity in basement;

  • Installed new sump pit.


Electrical
  • Restoration
    A before picture in the attic
    Re-wired all existing electrical services and provided new services where physical renovation was undertaken;

  • Installed new telephone/data lines and cable TV service throughout building (including the fitting out of a complete data closet and provision for future fibre optics installation throughout the facility);

  • Installed service for wireless connection to City of Summerside main network;

  • Re-wired existing, on-site light fixtures (those with significant historical interest) to contemporary electrical standards for re-installation;

  • Installed new ambient and accent lighting throughout the building;

  • Installed new service panels and meter boxes;

  • Replaced above-ground with buried electrical service to building;

  • Installed new building wide security and fire alarm system.



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