DOWSILTM 123 Silicone Seal Stops Leaks at Pittsburgh’s Premier Condominiums
DOWSILTM 123 Silicone Seal Stops Leaks at Pittsburgh’s Premier Condominiums
2 PagesDOWSIL TM 123 Silicone Seal Stops Leaks at Pittsburgh’s Premier Condominiums Case Study: T rimont Condominiums president of Astorino Development and chief compliance officer of Astorino. The Trimont was the largest poured-in- place colored concrete structure of its time. There was concern that the concrete, which contained fly ash, might have begun to break down. To get to the root of the problem, Astorino conducted forensic water testing on the concrete, glass and metal. The results? The concrete was fine. It was the sealants around the windows and doors that had deteriorated. Since opening in 1985, the 25-story Trimont, with its luxury condominiums, panoramic windows and stunning view of the city, has been “the place to live” in Pittsburgh. But around 2006, residents bega
