Thank you to Calvert Masonry for an outstanding performance as a subcontractor for the terracotta masonry rain screen system at the George Washington University - Science and Engineering Hall. The building has been well received and this is in no small part due to the beautifully crafted terracotta system installed by Calvert. Throughout this project we experienced true professionalism and cooperation from Calvert's office and field staff making this complex skin project a success.– Steven Morken - Boston Properties

Scaffolding Solutions

Calvert is widely known and respected in the Virginia, DC and Maryland Region for its ability to provide a wide ranging scope of services to any project. Our leadership teams bring multiple trade and general contracting experience to support our specialty trade groups.

Calvert's mast climbing scaffold equipment, with the largest inventory in the region has been adapted and utilized on the most challenging building geometries and access-restricted sites.

Our expertise includes:

·Mast climbing platform scaffold

·Heavy Duty Multi-Point swing stage scaffold erection

·Light duty scaffold erection

·Crank up scaffolding

·Tube and system scaffold erection

·Shoring and load distribution (engineering and installation)

·Structural building connections

·Scaffold layout from a builder’s perspective

·CAD Shop Drawings (layout, elevations, insert drawings)

Our services are well suited for:

·Exterior masonry, stone and panel façade trade contractors

·Façade restoration and rehabilitation for multiple trades

·Multi-story scaffold solutions on suspended structure (e.g. roofs and terraces) and/or at difficult access locations (such as enclosed courtyards)

Masonry Services

Calvert upholds its mission to provide the highest level of quality with an unsurpassed level of pride and commitment to customers. Maintaining an outstanding relationship for professionalism, an enduring commitment to quality, and an ongoing dedications to safety, Calvert has been recognized for superior commercial masonry craftmanship for the past 28 years and continues to deliver to its valued customers.

We implement extensive, upfront preconstruction planning procedures and mock-ups inclusive of owner, architects and all affected trades, to insure proper scheduling and sequence, and resolve issues in advance of construction.

Whether your project is large or small, new construction or renovation, site restricted or open field, traditional masonry or complete building skin requirements, Calvert Masonry is uniquely qualified to service your project needs. We are here to provide the quality masonry services you expect in a commericial masonry company.

Renovation and Restoration

Calvert offers a multitude of services to transform or update existing exteriors and interiors across a variety of platforms including large commercial restorations. Our experienced team has the ability to match, clean or patch various components to restore your building's appearance and value.

Caulking & Sealing
Historic Restoration
Exterior Building Cleaning
Building Envelope Investigation
Property Condition Assessments
Concrete Repair & Replacement
Masonry Repair & Renovation
Roofing Tie-Ins & Repairs
Waterproofing & Weatherproofing

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Rain Screen Systems

Rain screen technology has been extensively used in Europe since the mid 1980's, and is being given more consideration in the United States in conjunction with thermal performance, air and water vapor transmission, and LEED considerations.

A typical system will include exterior, weather resistant face material such as terra cotta, cast and natural stone, or metal and fiber cement panels, with air space and insulation between panels prevent driving rain from entering the cavity, yet allow air flow upward with the cavity to assist in keeping the cavity free of trapped moisture and heat.

Panels are locked into place with retaining clips and pressure gaskets, and the panel weight and wind load are transferred to the building structure by an engineered metal support system. Traditional masonry veneer with increase vent spaces are also being employed as rain screens. Calvert successfully installed over 11,000 terra cotta panels on a twin 8-story building in Washington, DC's Waterfront District.

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Architectural Stone

Over the years our experienced team has installed, repaired and restored a large variety of architectural products such as limetone, granite, slate, travertine and marble. Our services include:

Wall and column cladding
Ornamental (balustrades, capitals)
Material distribution and set from the building floors/crane
Alternate lightweight ornamental concrete
Cast stone repair and restoration
Architectural stone support systems and connections

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Air and Moisture Barriers

With increased awareness of building thermal performance and mold resistance over the past ten (10+) years, air and moisture barriers for cavity and rain screen systems are more than ever a critical component of the building skin and require close coordination and sequencing to detail properly and maintain the project delivery schedule.

To meet these standards to include application of the latest air and moisture barrier systems, over sheathing and masonry/concrete substrates. Calvert is Air Barrier Association of America (ABBA) certified, as well as an approved installer for the Henry Company's range of barrier products. Our past experience includes:

Metal and membrane flashing systems
Liquid and sheet membrane barriers
Cavity drainage components
Integral drainage plane and weep (M.T.I.) systems
Masonry caulking and sealants

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Maintenance & Repairs

Building Owners and Property Managers turn to Calvert for their renovation and repair needs, not only in traditional masonry but also for a host of services as listed under our Renovation and Restoration Category above.

Caulking & Sealing
Historic Restoration
Exterior Building Cleaning
Building Envelope Investigation
Property Condition Assessments
Concrete Repair & Replacement
Masonry Repair & Renovation
Roofing Tie-Ins & Repairs
Waterproofing & Weatherproofing

https://www.masonrymagazine.com/blog/2018/06/01/tech-talk-existing-masonry-performance-considerations/