The purpose of this project is to provide strategic renewal of the Uris Library and McGraw Tower exterior building envelope. This maintenance work is required to prevent deterioration of the Uris Library and McGraw Tower exterior masonry and roofing elements. Work will be performed in a single construction project to maximize efficiency, and access to the building will be maintained throughout the project.

The following high priority envelope renewal items were identified by Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker Architects in the January 2020 Preliminary Building Envelope Condition Assessment:

1. McGraw Tower: Work includes masonry stabilization and repair, mortar repointing, replacing three different roof systems including the main pyramidal roof, repairing and replacing steel framing and anchors on the pyramidal roof, painting decorative metal grilles, and repair and painting elements of the clock faces.
2. Uris Library West Wing Bay Roof: Replacement of the original roof system.
3. Uris Library Main Entrance Porch Roof: Replacement of the current roof system.
4. Uris Library West and South Wing Gable End Parapets: Repair and replacement of masonry, mortar, copings, and flashings at the parapets.
5. Uris Library Main East Entrance Steps and North Wall Foundation of Main Reading Room: Reconstruction of the main entrance steps with proper pitch for drainage and repair the north foundation wall with proper water barriers.

Investigation and design will commence in Spring 2022, with construction planned to start in Spring 2023.

If you have questions, please contact Jon Ladley, CUL’s Director of Facilities Planning:

jfl65@cornell.edu

607-255-3569