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The masonry coatings roundtable presentation consists of a series of case studies addressing application challenges and lessons learned. Presenters will explore design and specification development, product application methodology, and the practical considerations for delivering durable, long-term solutions.
Case studies include:
• Baltimore VA Hospital – Vertical PMMA system application on a bulk oxygen tank addition in a secure, zero-leakage environment.
• Chevy Chase Country Club – Aesthetic-driven deck resurfacing with a cementitious coating system.
• Bureau of Printing and Engraving – Delaminating granite façade consolidation, evaluating risks and benefits of consolidant coatings.
• Packer Memorial Church – Breathable coating research and mockups to satisfy owner’s design requirements.
• Baltimore Design School – Award-winning exterior and interior coating applications contributing to community revitalization.

Schedule:

Please arrive between 5:45pm-6pm as the event will start promptly at 6pm.

6-7pm: Roundtable Presentation and Discussion

7-8pm: Networking Hour

Presented by: 

Alex Gugliotta is a Washington, DC–based entrepreneur in the building materials industry and co-leads Architectural Sales Group LLC, representing manufacturers of waterproofing, masonry, and expansion joint systems across the Mid-Atlantic. He brings a hands-on approach that blends field experience with technical product expertise, with project work spanning major infrastructure and restoration efforts including NIH Building 10, the Lincoln Memorial museum renovations, Atlantic Park’s wave pool in Virginia Beach, the National Harbor exterior wall repair, and high-profile developments such as the Balfour Palisades in Georgetown and the UVA Amphitheater. Active in IIBEC and ICRI, he is committed to connecting product innovation with design practice and advancing technical education in the AEC community.
 

Elizabeth A. Hnatiw has an educational background that combines a laboratory analysis of the properties and behavior of materials, including metals, polymers, and ceramics, with historic preservation standards and appropriate repair methods. Elizabeth is a Senior Architect with the Virginia office of Hoffmann Architects + Engineers, where she applies this detail-based scientific and practical training to the forensic investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of building distress. Her enclosure expertise has resolved the effects of aging and exposure for historic and landmark structures such as Clothier Hall Bell Tower at Swarthmore University, Packer Memorial Church and University Center Tower at Lehigh University, Isaac Hawins Hall at Georgetown University, and the World Trade Center in Baltimore. Elizabeth is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association for Preservation Technology (APTDC), and the Building Enclosure Council (BEC|DC).
 

Randall Kratz is a graduate of Drexel University in Commerce & Engineering and has dedicated his professional efforts towards concrete repair, protection, waterproofing, and strengthening with Sika Corporation for 34 years. He enjoys problem-solving to find the optimal solution for clients. Randall has also been a long-time member of the International Concrete Repair Institute and a recipient of their Project of the Year Award and their Longevity Award.