Gampel Roof Renovation

[Paesano]

Holy hell at those pics of dudes on the roof. Not worth the 35k state d
Salary

I hear ya! You have to admire those guys. They have toxic masculinity!

 

[CL82]

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The very first mock up.

Ironically enough, it is an improvement.

 

[lange10]

http://today.uconn.edu/2017/05/summer-construction-ramps-uconn/

Uconnstruction back at it again. Talks about Gampel a bit and the work being done.

The $10 million in repairs involve dislodging each panel from the ceiling, lowering it to the ground, replacing the covering and insulation, and then raising it again for reinstallation. On the exterior, the roof will have a new and safer access system for workers to reach it when needed, and will be resealed to prevent leaks.

 

[Dove]

Just imagine the care needed to lower all of those ceramic tiles knowing that each one is irreplaceable. That is pressure, folks.

 

[intlzncster]

Just imagine the care needed to lower all of those ceramic tiles knowing that each one is irreplaceable. That is pressure, folks.

What about the sh_t colored ones?

 

[HuskyHawk]

Just imagine the care needed to lower all of those ceramic tiles knowing that each one is irreplaceable. That is pressure, folks.

This is the part I don't get. I was always lead to understand that these are Patoni ceramic "tiles". Yet when I watch the close-up videos of the proposed fixes, all I see is an aluminum outer skeleton, with fabric over insulating material on the interior. They are basically just covering them up, right?

 

[huskymedic]

This is the part I don't get. I was always lead to understand that these are Patoni ceramic "tiles". Yet when I watch the close-up videos of the proposed fixes, all I see is an aluminum outer skeleton, with fabric over insulating material on the interior. They are basically just covering them up, right?

 

[HuskyHawk]

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She looks kinda hot. I did laugh. Here's the video I was referencing. Repair Work To Roof Of Gampel To Begin In May

 

[tykurez]

This is the part I don't get. I was always lead to understand that these are Patoni ceramic "tiles". Yet when I watch the close-up videos of the proposed fixes, all I see is an aluminum outer skeleton, with fabric over insulating material on the interior. They are basically just covering them up, right?

Somewhat correct. The Patoni tiles are insulated by the material that's falling off. Don't think of "tiles" in the traditional sense. This is a true Italian innovation.

Not only does it look bad, but it's opening up the elements to havoc on the craftsmanship.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ScottBonz]

This is the part I don't get. I was always lead to understand that these are Patoni ceramic "tiles". Yet when I watch the close-up videos of the proposed fixes, all I see is an aluminum outer skeleton, with fabric over insulating material on the interior. They are basically just covering them up, right?

 

[CL82]

 

[UCweCONN]

I never realized how much Gampel resembles a metallic boob.

 

[Storrs South]

From the original construction -- really crazy how they can put something like this together

 

[FfldCntyFan]

This is the part I don't get. I was always lead to understand that these are Patoni ceramic "tiles". Yet when I watch the close-up videos of the proposed fixes, all I see is an aluminum outer skeleton, with fabric over insulating material on the interior. They are basically just covering them up, right?

That's Enzo's genius at work. The workstaff was tasked with covering the insulating material with fabric (which they did) yet Enzo was able to bill for providing specially constructed ceramic tiles. Beyond this, he convinced those in charge that repairs would be such an enormous undertaking that it would require a referendum and an eight figure budget before any repairs could begin.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

I never realized how much Gampel resembles a metallic boob.

alive, much?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I think there's a thin layer of ceramic over the fabric and that's what's flaking? Maybe?

 

[HuskyHawk]

Nope. But they are doing it with non vinyl fabric.

 

[Storrs South]

 

[TitleTown]

I will be absolutely amazed if this project is successful in stopping future leaks and is completed on time.

 

[CL82]

So if the vinyl is peeling off the metallic backing on the panel, why not just leave it as an aluminum colored interior roof, and eliminate repeating this project in 20 years?

 

[Austin316]

Video is great... now get back to work.

 

[CL82]

I will be absolutely amazed if this project is successful in stopping future leaks and is completed on time.

Boom, done before July 4th. Think UConn will give me $10M to get this done?

 

[BUConn10]

The idea that humanity does not have the means or technology to replace a tile if one were to be irreparably broken seems incredibly false, is this part of the Patoni lore troll?

 

[CL82]

The idea that humanity does not have the means or technology to replace a tile if one were to be irreparably broken seems incredibly false, is this part of the Patoni lore troll?

The kiln explosion that killed the Maestro also took out the kiln and all his notes. He never had a chance to pass the secrets of the family legacy to his children. I suspect that that magic that was the Patoni tile is lost forever.

"The most gratifying thing about being in this career is knowing that the art and mastery of tile has been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years."

RIP Enzo.