A horizontal support apparatus and method are provided for use with any structure having a horizontal span, including but not limited to doors, garages, and windows. The horizontal support apparatus may include two support columns, a lintel that is configured to be attached to the support columns, and that includes a vertical flange and a horizontal flange. The apparatus may include two lift bolts coupled to two end portions of the horizontal flange. The two lift bolts may be configured to respectively raise the two end portions of the horizontal flange. The apparatus may include two rotatable lift nuts that, when rotated, raise the lift bolts to engage and raise the two ends of the horizontal flange.

An anti-seismic performance reinforcement structure of a masonry structure and a construction method of the same are proposed, where a deformed bar is constructed to be tied to the entire circumference of the masonry structure at every predetermined height thereof such that the masonry structure is connected to a wall, thereby simplifying a construction process, and inducing the masonry structure and the wall to be moved integrally to each other during an earthquake so as to prevent the masonry wall from collapsing. The method of performing anti-seismic performance reinforcement and crack repair of the masonry structure includes: removing a predetermined depth of a horizontal joint; mounting the cross joint by forcibly press-fitting the cross joint having the press-in holder and the horizontal holder to a perforated position; fixing a deformed bar fixture to the wall; and tying the entire circumference of the masonry structure with the deformed bar.

The present application provides a method for renovation works on a building that has a plurality of building elements, for example walls. The method includes: receiving scan data of a building element of the building; (150) processing the scan data to determine at least one dimension of the building element and an initial property of the building element from the scan data; configuring (160) a building system for the building element to achieve a target property of the building element, the building system being configured according to the at least one dimension of the building element and according to the initial property of the building element; and generating instruction data (170) for fabricating the building system. There is also provided an apparatus for renovation works on a building that has a plurality of building elements, for example walls.

A retrofit brick tie comprises an elongate member having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first aperture and a second aperture. Each of the first and second apertures is configured and arranged to receive a fastener. The second end includes a first elongated opening and a second elongated opening. Each of the first and second elongated openings is configured and arranged to receive an adhesive. A method of installing the retrofit brick tie comprises creating a bore in an interior surface of a brick structure, filling the bore with an adhesive, and inserting the second end into the bore. A stud is positioned proximate the interior surface, and a fastener is inserted through each of the first and second apertures and into the stud thereby securing the stud to the brick structure.

A building panel structure is disclosed, in which building panels are used to form a structure. Roof panels and roof panel tiles are disclosed, which can be used to form the roof of the structure. The roof panels and the building panels include a core and a coating covering a portion of the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and at least one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes ceramic material. In some embodiments the coating includes a first layer and a second layer. In some embodiments the coating is used to retrofit existing wall structures. The roof panel and the roof tile can be shaped, formed, and colored to look like traditional roof tiles such as shake roof tiles or Spanish roof tiles.

A doorway lintel lift apparatus and method are provided. The door lintel lift apparatus may include two support columns, a lintel that is configured to be attached to the support columns, and that includes a vertical flange and a horizontal flange. The apparatus may include two lift bolts coupled to two end portions of the horizontal flange. The two lift bolts may be configured to respectively raise the two end portions of the horizontal flange. The apparatus may include two rotatable lift nuts that, when rotated, raise the lift bolts to engage and raise the two ends of the horizontal flange.

A doorway lintel lift apparatus and method are provided. The door lintel lift apparatus may include two support columns, a lintel that is configured to be attached to the support columns, and that includes a vertical flange and a horizontal flange. The apparatus may include two lift bolts coupled to two end portions of the horizontal flange. The two lift bolts may be configured to respectively raise the two end portions of the horizontal flange. The apparatus may include two rotatable lift nuts that, when rotated, raise the lift bolts to engage and raise the two ends of the horizontal flange.

A cladding kit is provided for a structure cladding, the structure cladding comprising a first panel that extends away from a structure location along a first surface portion of the structure and a second panel that extends away from the structure location along a second surface portion of the structure. The cladding kit comprises a base piece couplable to the structure at the structure location, the base piece comprising a base connector, and a trim piece comprising first and second wings and a trim connector shaped to make a connection with the base connector to thereby couple the trim piece to the base piece. The first wing is shaped to contact, and be deformed by, the first panel when a connection is made. The second wing is shaped to contact, and be deformed by, the second panel when the connection is made.

A method of treating a building for mold contamination including the steps of assessing and locating mold growth areas, constructing a containment barrier around the mold growth areas, vacuuming, abrading and surface treating the mold growth areas, ceilings, walls and window treatments with mold cleaner, replacing air filters from air handlers, removing all registers and vent grills in the treated areas and washing the vent grills with mold cleaner, vacuuming all registers and accessible ductwork, treating the heating and ventilation system, associated ductwork and wall cavities with an atomized mold cleaner, vacuuming all flooring, horizontal surfaces, walls, furniture and mattresses, re-vacuuming all flooring, re-treating the heating and ventilation system and associated ductwork with an atomized mold cleaner and re-treating the work area including any exposed wall cavities with an atomized mold cleaner, deconstructing and discarding containment barrier and reinstalling all registers and vent grills.

A system and method of retroactively reinforcing an exterior wall. A first anchor plate is provided having a central connection point and peripheral connection points. The center connection point is connected to an anchor tether. An opening is drilled through the exterior wall and at least some joists. The anchor tether is advanced through the drilled opening. Within the drilled opening, the anchor tether anchors to at least some of the joists. The first anchor plate is attached to the anchor tether and the anchor tether is tensioned. Secondary anchor plates can be also be attached to the exterior wall at different points. Lateral tethers are provided that interconnect the first anchor plate to the secondary anchor plates. The lateral tethers extend along the surface of the exterior wall at a perpendicular to the anchor tethers.