Joseph Landry Foundation receives Winning Bid from NOLA Cemetery Renewal
Saving the Tomb......
Opinion of Cost - Structural Repairs Landry Tomb
Prepared by Patrick Sparks, Sparks Engineering
May 28th 2014
Sparks Engineering has completed a detailed evaluation of the tomb and has given us a cost estimate for the structural repairs and preservation of the tomb.
The work can be done in phases as we raise the funds. Some fairly inexpensive actions will make a big difference in the condition of the tomb. This is the budget that was given to us:
Mary Ellen Stinski, President of the Landry Foundation.
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Phase 1: $8,400 + door
Fence & Sign: The tomb is unsafe to walk near due to falling stones. Estimate for a fence
and signs to warn people of hazard: $600
Vegetation control: Monthly inspection & weed removal using a man lift 4-8 man hour/month for
36 mo: $21,600
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Phase 2: $350,800
Stonework: A more accurate evaluation would need to be done by a stone mason who specializes in monuments.
Current estimate is that 1/3 of stones in good condition, 1/3 to be reset, 1/3 to be replaced.
Reset stone: $20,000
Replacement of stone: $300,000
Grouting & Stitching: Grouting of all voids and cracks would be done after weeds are under control.
Then the stones would be realigned; and cracks cleaned: $26,000.
Stitching involves installing small stainless steel rods strategically to reduce movement of stone: $4,800
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Phase 3: $19,200
Replacing Roof: Teme-coated stainless steel (quoted) or lead (more expensive), flat seam soldered
attached with stainless steel cleats:
Lower roof $16,000
Upper roof $3,200
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Phase 4: $ 14,000
Cleaning & Conservation Treatment: Cleaning is quoted for paying a professional. It could be less for volunteers supervised by a professional: $10,000
Conservation treatment must be done by a professional only after sufficient test
has been completed: $4,000
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Miscellaneous: $18,000
Further Investigation:
1.Testing of Conservation Treatment on Stone. This includes literature review,
lab & field testing to establish effectiveness and consequences:$15,000
2.Petrographic Examination: To identify intrinsic deficiencies in the stone to
provide information regarding the choice of conservation treatment: $3,000
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Total Construction Cost: $415,200
Additional Fees
1.Contingency Fee: 20% Construction cost: $83,000
2. Testing: 1% Construction cost: $4,200
3. Engineering fees 5% of Construction cost: $20,800
Total Estimate of Cost From Sparks Engineering: $523,200
The goal of our Foundation is to preserve and maintain the historic Landry Tomb in Donaldsonville, LA. To do this, we need to canvas area businesses and philanthropic organizations to request donations to our cause. We, as family members cannot accomplish this unless everyone makes at least a small contribution. .... and better yet a large one! Kindly consider making a contribution. You can mail it to:
Joseph Landry Foundation
P.O. Box 682
Brusly, LA 70719
Joseph Landry Foundation
P.O. Box 682
Brusly, LA 70719