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BAR approves repair approach for failing stucco at 101 North Columbus with conditions
Summary
After hearing that local contractors would not warranty stucco applied directly to brick, the BAR approved a staff‑recommended repair approach at 101 North Columbus allowing fiber‑cement panels if stucco repair with proper lath is not possible, with conditions to minimize visible seams and avoid anchoring into brick faces.
The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review approved a conditional plan to address failing stucco at 101 North Columbus Street, accepting staff recommendations while asking the applicant to prioritize repair with traditional stucco where feasible.
Architect Paul Beckman told the board that contractors have repeatedly refused to warranty work applied as the original system was (stucco directly on…
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