Resources

Below are excerpts from several papers and slide shows prepared by Verical Access for publication and presentation. Each item can be downloaded by clicking the download links below the excerpt.

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AIA CES presentations
Vertical Access is an approved AIA CES (Continuing Education System) provider. VA partners Kent Diebolt, Kelly Streeter and Evan Kopelson are available to present courses such as "Using Technology to Document Historic Buildings," "Using Industrial Rope Access for Facade Ordinance Inspections" and other topics designed to meet the needs and interests of course participants.
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Façade Inspection Ordinance Table
A table of relevant ordinances and reporting requirements for the nine American cities that have enacted some sort of façade inspection legislation.
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Mechanical Anchor Research
The Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI) and Vertical Access LLC were awarded funds from NCPTT for a research program investigating mechanical anchor strength in stone masonry.
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Download the NCPTT article on anchor pullout strength here


Bibliography on Alternatives to Scaffolding
A bibliography of books, manuals and publications related to Industrial Roped Access.
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Guastavino Timeline
The Guastavino Timeline: 1842-1968 is a work-in-progress document created by Vertical Access to show the history of the Guastavino Company in a format that has not been presented before.
Download the Guasavino Timeline in Color or in Black & White.

Read more about Rafael Guastavino on our Guastavino page.


ASTM Presentation
In our role as subconsultants, our architect and engineer clients rely not only on our technical expertise and underlying understanding of the materials and assembly issues but also on our ability to collect the data in a structured, readily interpretable format. The data may ultimately be used to communicate existing conditions and repair strategies with the building owner, the contractor, insurance and financial interests as well as municipal agencies that may be concerned with enforcement of building facade ordinances. Our primary concern is increasing the level of understanding between the owner, design professionals and contractors.
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