Oak and Laurel Halls, Rowan University

Exterior Renovations – Multi-Phase
Client:

Rowan University

Location:

Glassboro, NJ

Year Complete:

Phase I – 2006
Phase II – 2007
Phase III – 2010

Located on the campus of Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, Oak & Laurel Halls are two (2) identical residence halls that were constructed in 1929. The buildings are three story brick-faced structures with a sloped gable roof and a full Basement/Ground Floor.

Rowan engaged TBS to perform an assessment of the existing conditions of the exterior components including the original millwork, as well as an investigation regarding the source of ongoing animal infestation within the building attics.

Through this assessment a prioritized exterior repair/renovation program was developed and documented in a multi-phase program in keeping with the University’s budgetary constraints. TBS provided design and documentation as well as construction administration phase services for all phases of the project.

Phase I consisted of miscellaneous masonry wall repairs and repairing concrete stairs and landings which serves as the building’s emergency egress. Phase II consisted of replacing the storm water management systems (i.e., gutters and downspouts), as well as addressing the source of infiltration for the animal infestation at roofs. Phase III consisted of low-slope roof replacements, as well as replacing all the original wood trim across the buildings.