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Consultants recommend targeted repairs for J. Paul Ford Center after moisture and localized rot found
Summary
A consultant team told Belmont City Council that moisture intrusion and localized sill-beam rot were found at the J. Paul Ford Center; they recommended targeted repairs (helical piers, local sill replacement) and presented budget options that range from roughly $338,000 for core building work to $700k+ with site work and optional porch.
Belmont City Council heard an informational update on Sept. 24 about the condition and renovation options for the J. Paul Ford Center.
Presenters described site constraints — a tight drive aisle between the building and a historic rail line, large trees whose roots disturb sidewalks, and deteriorated asphalt that transitions to gravel in the parking area. They reported moisture intrusion at basement windows (noting efflorescence in photos) and identified…
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