Northwest Corner Repointing Project
Repointing of the ground level Northwest Corner area of the Old Neptune High School is important to maintaining a dry basement Library area now considered the Main Office of the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Repointing will safeguard that the deep gaps in the window lentils and missing mortar in the brick from retaining rain and snow melt. The cold New Jersey winters further escalate the issue with the freeze thaw causing deepening fissures in the window areas and further increasing cracking on the brick areas on the Northwest corner. The area of deepest concern is the missing ground level bricks and the spalling. Mortar will be applied to the deficient areas. in a styling that matches the current historic brickwork.
CURRENT HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PROJECTS
COMPLETED HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PROJECTS
West Wing Walls Project
The wing wall brick work, slate steps and partial cement wall on the west-facing side of the Old Neptune High School is in urgent need of repair. The current state of the area leads attendees and passersby to believe the building is run down and non-operational. Repointing and replacing the missing brickwork, reseal slate steps to prevent further water leaks and deterioration and repair the broken cement on the nearby cement wall. All work will be located in the western area of the building. Repairs will guarantee the life of the current brickwork and prevent collapse of the architectural and historic elements as well as improve the overall appearance of the building.
East & West Buildouts Restoration
The buildouts on the eastern (Lawrence Avenue) and western (Main Street) entrances of the building are weathered and falling into disrepair. Exposure to the elements has caused painted surfaces to peel and wood to deteriorate to the point that boards are separating. During this project, worn wood pieces were removed and replaced with updated pieces that honored the historical design, roofing material was repaired and recaulked, the exterior was painted, and the “Old Neptune High School Sign” was replaced.