Projects

Cintec NY Botanical Garden

Application: Terra cotta anchors Engineer: Robert Silman Associates
Project: Bronx Botanical Gardens roof lights Architect: Kenneth Barricklo Architects
Materials: M-12 1/2" threaded SS 17" long socked 13" Installer: R. Smith Restoration

Application
Thin shell - multi cell roof arch terra cotta anchor

Advantages

  • Ease of installation
  • Position plate then "set" anchors
  • Reinforces as well as anchors terra cotta
  • Greater dispersal of load over wider area in fragile substrates
  • Natural frame resistance (cement/steel)
Typical Repair
Sleeve anchor or cut-out and reinforce
NY Botanical Gardens
 Drilling terra cotta
Placing anchors
 Positioning plate
Light base roof location
 Grout injection
Installed base