Ft. Myer's Barracks Building 246 — Historic Renovation

Project Details

Owner: Corps of Engineers, Ft. Belvoir, VA
Contract Amount: $5,871,116
Date of Award: August 1994
Date of Completion: September 1995
Architect: Einhorn, Yafee & Prescott

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This project consisted of the complete renovation of this 100 year old Army barracks — home to the honor guard of the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier." This project entailed the complete replacement and/or restoration of the the original wood windows. Window work included removal, replication and replacement of historic sash, lead paint abatement and refurbishing of wood window frames. Also, the project included replication of new windows and frames to match existing, weatherstripping of window frames and sash, cleaning of harware, and recaulking of window openings.

In addition, new mechanical, electrical, and sprinkler systems were installed as well as new drywall plaster, painting and other interior finishes.