Chestnut Hill College, Smokestack Scaffold

Posted on November 9, 2021 by pinnaclescaffold

Deep on the northwestern edge of Philadelphia, on 75 acres overlooking the Wissahickon Creek, sits Chestnut Hill College and this giant smokestack.

Opened in 1924 as a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college for women, the campus and smokestack, at 9601 Germantown Ave, have been a staple for almost one hundred years.

If you’ve been to Chestnut Hill College or the Morris Arboretum you have probably seen it towering over the main building on campus.

Well, as pretty as she is, it’s time to make her shine like she did when she was built.

Pinnacle Scaffold was called in to erect a system scaffold all the way around this 100’ tall functioning smokestack so restoration crews could get to every inch for repointing and repair.

Pinnacle also attached a material hoist to help get equipment up and down the entire smokestack.

The biggest challenge was super-fast turn around needed to get the scaffold up and crews working. We literally had two weeks from the phone call to the completion to get this job done. But one call to Pinnacle made it happen.

The other challenge was that we used steel beams to span over the to the structural steel of the roof on the building next door to help shift the weight of the scaffold off of the lower portion of the smokestack below. Everything went off without a hitch on time and within budget.

Thanks to Chestnut Hill College for bringing us along on this prestigious restoration. We look forward to many more. And if you get a chance to hike Wissahickon Creek I recommend it.

When you need scaffold, access, or just a cup of coffee, call the honorary mayor of Wilmington, Tony P at (302) 766-5322 today or visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com for more information.

And this song was just perfect for today’s post. Enjoy.

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Scaffolding the Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE

Posted on September 14, 2021 by pinnaclescaffold

When you are in downtown Wilmington there are two things you really need to see. One is the newly remodeled DuPont Theater – now called the Playhouse on Rodney Square. The Playhouse was opened in 1913 as one of the select theaters on the Broadway touring circuit. After 100 years, it is the oldest theater continually on that circuit. In addition to a full schedule of Broadway productions.

And then secondly, you need to meet the honorary Mayor of Wilmington, Tony P. Because without him and his company, Pinnacle Scaffold, you might not have the illustrious remodel at the playhouse. You see, when something needs to get done in Wilmington you call Tony P.

Under a super tight deadline to complete the theater renovation, Sundew Painting (one of the top painting companies in the area) called Pinnacle to bring the heat. And boy did they ever. In record time, Tony P and his crew got the scaffold in through the back alleys and galleys and erected a massive scaffold with dancefloor so restoration crews could get access to everything; the walls, ceiling, curtains, nooks and crannies, doors, entryways, you name it.

Pinnacle crews managed the tight load in and out from the back alley. They handled the pitched/tilted floor. They navigated the multiple elevations and curved design of the scaffold to get to every surface inside the theater.

But most importantly, they handled the tight deadline to get this 1252 seat theater renovation done and get the plays rolling again.

The result is a stunning new looking place to experience live theater. This venue is steeped in history. And now it’s going to carry on into the future with one of kind events that will be sure to create lasting memories for all attendees.

We are proud to have been a part of this historic renovation. So next time you are in the area, stop by the theater and then ask around to find Tony P. He’ll most certainly be renovating some of Delaware’s finest.

And if you need scaffolding, access, or just need something to get done in Wilmington, call the honorary Mayor, Tony P, at Pinnacle Scaffold (302) 766-5322 or visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com today.

And for our musical number we have this… Enjoy.

And here are a few links on the theater.

https://www.thegrandwilmington.org/venues/the-playhouse/

https://www.visitwilmingtonde.com/listing/the-playhouse-on-rodney-square/791/

Rockford Falls, Scaffold Work Deck Over Water

Posted on August 24, 2021 by pinnaclescaffold

Question: How do you get crews under a bridge over water to do mechanical work when scaffolding isn’t an option?

The good people at LC Construction were struggling to come up with a solution to this almost impossible question. The ground under the bridge was unstable with the ever changing stream floor and worse yet, If the water were to rise the scaffold could be washed away.

But they knew the honorary mayor of Wilmington, Mr. Tony P, when they had worked together on the project just to the left of the bridge called The Falls. So they called Pinnacle Scaffold again for a quick solution. And they didn’t disappoint.

Tony P took one look at the job and remembered the special pigeon hole stands that are designed to suspend powered scaffolding or safety lines through existing or core drilled holes in a concrete or steel structure. That would allow him to drop a suspended scaffold line down through the concrete to hang a system scaffold work deck or platform with the weight supported from the top and crews could safely work beneath above the water.

Problem solved. It’s not a huge job but it was another successful solution for Tony P and Pinnacle Scaffold team. The job went off without a hitch and we are proud to work with LC Construction once again.

If you need quick, out of the box scaffold or access solutions call Tony P today at (302) 766-5322 or visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com today.

And Tony P picked the musical number to accompany this post. Enjoy.

Stunning Facelift on Pennsylvania Avenue!

Posted on December 8, 2020 by pinnaclescaffold

Normally, you’d expect to this kind of quality work from Dr. Lee on Rodeo Drive, in Beverly Hills but it’s right here in Wilmington, DE courtesy of Dr. Anthony Pini and Pinnacle Scaffold.

This wasn’t just a little nip and tuck for 2300 Pennsylvania Avenue but a full-blown facelift or exterior restoration worthy of any housewives of NJ, DC or BH. I know what you’re thinking.

It didn’t just address the loose neck-skin and sagging jowls of this aging building – it repaired the dermis, stretched the skin back behind the ears and pulled a new tight facade that just screams to the traffic passing by: LOOK AT ME!!!

And isn’t that point of a facelift? To breathe new life into a perfectly good structure? Of course it is. And that’s just what Bancroft Construction wanted for this 51 year old building when they hired Pinnacle Scaffold.

Let’s face it, you get what you pay for – and when you are talking about your face or facade why on earth wouldn’t you hire the best? As Tony P says, “Rent it right. Right product, right service, right price, RIGHT NOW!” And I have to agree.

Before we get into the details of the complete renovation, I have to mention a really cool aspect of this scaffold. Pinnacle performed one of the slickest scaffold moves out there to preserve the natural look of the landscaping surrounding the building.

The entire scaffold was erected around the two enormous trees on the side. They are hundreds of years old and they had to make sure they weren’t damaged at all. Check out how the crew built around the large limbs. Most people would have just chopped off the limbs. Eeek. You can’t just “chop off things” that make you look good. Ask any good plastic surgeon.

Our crew did a brilliant job of letting the beautiful branches poke through the netting and specifically built the system scaffold around these tree parts. It’s just another way Pinnacle goes above and beyond for the client.

And because we decked out the scaffolding at each level to allow multiple trades to work simultaneously we were able to capture what goes into prepping and finishing a job like this in various stages. Check out these photos and just how great the new exterior is going to look!

And finally, there’s the ramp at the top of the stair tower. It had to span the gap and give enough room to act as a landing platform for material while not taking up much room. Again, our guys did a great job.

Now for some details of this facelift. We scaffolded and netted ¾ of the building so that multiple crews and trades could work simultaneously so Bancroft could remain on schedule and within budget. We used system scaffold all the way around for ease of assembly. There were over 3,000 planks used, an awesome stair tower for access, and the best erectors money could buy.

What was being done with this facelift, you ask. New windows, repairing stone veneer, caulking, coating, skimming, tightening up, removing wrinkles, blemishes, and sharpening the look.

This was a tough project with a quick and immediate turnaround and Bancroft knew to hire Pinnacle to get the job done right.

As Tony P, the honorary mayor and soon to be presidential candidate says, Rent it Right, son. Rent it right!

There’s no need to go to Beverly Hills if you need a facelift, access, scaffold, or a mayoral candidate just call Tony P, at (302) 766-5322 or visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com today and rent it right!

Today’s musical number just fits what’s going on with this project. Enjoy.

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Power shut off for Pinnacle Scaffold, Wilmington, DE

Posted on July 29, 2019 by pinnaclescaffold

Dangerous? Yes. Cool? Yes.How many scaffold companies can say that the power company shut down a portion of the electric grid for them?
That’s exactly what happened with Pinnacle Scaffold on this job at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE.
There was no way to provide access to the North side of this building without shutting down the near by massive power lines.These lines are so strong that they could actually pull you in and kill you.The power company shut off the power for a limited time so Pinnacle could erect a narrow system scaffold on the east side where 5 different trades could then get on and quickly do their work.Pinnacle was given only 8 hours to erect this behemoth then the siding and brick layers had 3 days to complete their work before the power would be turned back on.Tony P, the owner of Pinnacle, was onsite and helping with the planning and execution so the job would go off without a hitch. “It’s good to have the man in charge here so we can problem solve on the fly,” said the job foreman.The job went off without a hitch or incident. It’s why companies call Pinnacle Scaffold. And you should too. Dial (302) 766-5322 or visit http://www.pinnaclescaffold.com today.And this is the perfect song for today’s post.

Scaffolding Delaware Landmarks

Posted on March 14, 2016 by pinnaclescaffold

Pinnacle continues its march through the historic district and landmarks in Delaware. (see our post on the Josephine Fountain) We are proud to help our hometown renovate and refurbish these incredible statues and edifices. We pride ourselves in being the very best at getting crews access to historic structures without leaving a trace – and this statue is no different.

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, DE (Rodney Square) stands a statue to Caesar Rodney, an American lawyer, politician, signer of the Declaration of Independence and President of Delaware during most of the American Revolution. The monument commemorates Rodney’s ride from Dover to Philadelphia on July 1-2, 1776 to cast a tie-breaking vote for the Delaware delegation, and thus ensuring Delaware’s support of the Declaration of Independence.

And around that statue is scaffolding erected by Pinnacle Scaffold, also from Delaware, to help crews get access to the entire statue for renovations. The statue was created by James E. Kelly and stands in the front of the square.

Our crew took the utmost care to design, deliver, erect scaffolding that would allow renovation crews the ability to refurbish the base, (repointing, cleaning), shining and polishing the statue and bringing the monument back to its former glory.

We also added debris netting for containment while the guys did their work.

As I’ve said before, we love working on historic projects and are proud to lend our support to this prestigious one. If you need access, scaffolding, or lifts call Tony P at Pinnacle Scaffold today (302) 766-5322 or visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com to see more of our work.

More on Rodney square: Rodney Square presently includes green space with landscaped borders, paved, perimeter walkways, cast stone walls, stairs and balustrades, and 12 bronze lanterns. Two concrete fountains flanking the west steps serve as a memorial to William Poole (1853-1918), a descendant of an early Quaker family and former head of the Wilmington Fountain Society.

http://www.travelchannel.com/destinations/us/photos/50-states-50-landmarks/page/2

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Pinnacle Scaffold provides support for renovation of Josephine Fountain

Posted on January 31, 2016 by pinnaclescaffold

The well-known feature at Brandywine Park in Wilmington, DE has been taken out of operation and is undergoing a major restoration project.

The Josephine Fountain, which was dedicated in 1933 and named after the late wife of Attorney Joshua Ernest Smith, has sustained significant structural damage after severely cold weather in the winter months.

Pinnacle Scaffold was brought in to aid in the restoration process because of our flawless track record dealing with historic buildings, statues and artifacts. It takes a scaffolding company like Pinnacle to make sure the project is done right and everything remains the way we found it.

Here you can see the scaffolding we erected to get the renovation crew to their designated elevation. We used system scaffold and decked it in on 3 levels (where the crew will dismantle the statue). We took the utmost care while assembling to make sure nothing was harmed.

The park brought in surveyors who discovered it needed critical restoration work.

The work will require the statue and fountain to be disassembled and temporarily located off-site for the work the commence. It should be completed by summer of 2017 when it will be brought back to it’s original glory.

We love working on historic objects and are proud to lend our support to this prestigious project. If you need access, scaffold or lifts call Tony at Pinnacle Scaffold today (302) 766-5322 or visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com.

And since this beauty is going to be down for a little while we thought we’d play this little ditty for ya.

And here’s a bit of history for you: Ernest Smith, who donated the nearby cherry trees in 1929, gave the fountain as a memorial to his wife, Josephine Tatnall Smith, following her death in 1931. After the fountain’s dedication in 1933, the entire area was designated “Josephine Gardens.”

http://www.friendsofwilmingtonparks.org/summer11.pdf

http://www.friendsofwilmingtonparks.org/parks/brandywine-park

http://www.ronsaari.com/stockImages/maryland/BrandywineParkCherryBlossomsAndFountain.php

http://www.wdel.com/story/68682-video-josephine-fountain-in-wilmingtons-brandywine-park-shuttered-for-restoration-work

Pinnacle Scaffold is on the front page of the Delaware Daily News Journal!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by pinnaclescaffold

It’s always a welcome treat when you get a news story in a publication but it’s especially tasty when you land on the front page of the newspaper!

Granted, this isn’t a story about how Pinnacle Scaffold is setting the world on fire with it’s scaffolding projects but none-the-less it’s a great story about revitalizing the downtown Wilmington area and it features one of our jobs.

And furthermore, if you zoom into the right corner of the photo you will see our banner in full glory atop of the scaffold at 627 N. Market St.

You can read the entire story here:

We had also posted a story a while back on our blog about this particular job. You can take a look at it here :

Thanks to the Delaware News Journal for the great article and photo.

For all of your scaffold, scaffolding, shoring and mast climber needs call Tony P at (302) 766-5322.

Visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com for more information and past jobs.

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Peepin’ – Hidin’ – Scaffolding Anyway You Want it.

Posted on August 19, 2015 by pinnaclescaffold

There are certain jobs that scream – LOOK AT ME and there are ones that kind of creep up on you – like this job at 113 E. Main St., Newark, DE.
It’s right on the busy section of town where the college students roam. From the front you can see a gorgeous custom-built overhead protection system that was put into place to keep the pedestrians safe along the sidewalk and the businesses open during façade restoration. But from the side you see… (Scroll to bottom for video of the job)

Let’s start with the canopy first. Pinnacle is a master of crafting functional yet attractive overhead protection systems for their clients. Safety for pedestrians is our main concern while the construction, renovation or masonry work goes on overhead.

And this system canopy was no different. It allowed the Stone Balloon Ale House and all of the other businesses out front to remain open while façade work goes on around the building.

This custom sized canopy protects the patrons on the patio, the tenants as they go about their daily routine and the pedestrians who pass by. And best of all it looks great like it could have been designed into the original architecture. Okay – maybe not that good.

And then you have the “creep” factor on the rest of this job. It just kind of creeps up on you but behind the front of the building lays a very large scaffolding job.

Hidden back there is a 60’ tall X 200’ long (800 lineal foot) scaffold that will allow restoration and masonry crews complete access to each floor and every inch of the façade.

This 6 story system scaffold sits on the ground next to the walkway that spans between the two buildings. It’s a very busy complex and area with the University of Delaware students traveling to and fro.

We also have a Beta Track material hoist that helps get equipment to the crew safely and efficiently.

The entire scaffold will be wrapped in debris netting to further protect the pedestrians and tenants. Trash chutes will be added to help move debris from each floor to the ground level receptacles.
These photos and video were shot as the scaffold was being erected so there is more to come. I’ll try to update it with additional pics.

The job is being done in phases so as one section finishes crews will move the scaffolding around to the next section. And that’s a lot of scaffolding.

So the next time you’re a bopping around town and you see a cool overhead protection system out front of an establishment you might want to peek around the side to see if there is anything else going on. It might just surprise you.

If you need scaffolding for a masonry, painting, construction etc., call Pinnacle Scaffold today at (302) 766-5322 and ask for Tony P, or visit www.pinnaclescaffold.com to get more information.

Here’s a video of what’s hiding on the side of the building.

And for your listening and viewing pleasure, The King – Elvis with Baby, What You Want Me to do.

Mast climbers and overhead protection at AIG building, Wilmington, DE

Posted on July 8, 2015 by pinnaclescaffold

Pinnacle Scaffold is providing mast climbers and overhead protection for the renovation of the AIG, Alico (now MetLife) Building at 600 N. King street in Wilmington, DE.
The building is in the middle of a major renovation including a new lobby, elevators, mechanical and system upgrades as well as a major façade improvements – and that’s where Pinnacle comes in.
We are providing 3 twin mast climbers that will work on all 4 sides of the building.They are renovating in phases so the mast climbers will move to opposite sides of the building once the work on the current side is complete. Crews are cleaning, re-caulking and replacing windows and metal panels.

Using mast climbers can be a good, cost effective alternative to traditional scaffolding, especially when working from the ground up and multiple trips are needed.

These twin mast climbing units run at about 35 feet per minute.

On the surface this looks like a typical mast climber job but it’s far from it. What you don’t see are the shoring towers beneath each mast climber base platform to distribute the weight of the base units and towers down through the 4 story parking garage that sits underneath the structure.

A big shout out to Ron and John at Alternate Design Solutions who engineered the grillage plans using shoring towers and steel beams to disperse the weight of the mast climbers up above. There is a shoring tower on each floor of the parking garage below. (I will add pics when I get a chance)
Pinnacle also provided overhead protection systems on the north and south sides of the building for customer access to the high rise while the façade renovation takes place.

These canopies use system scaffold and are wrapped in debris netting for added protection.
This will be a 4-6 month renovation project working with Wohlsen construction. PSC is proud to be working with them and the other companies on this project.
600 N. King Street is ideally situated in the heart of downtown Wilmington.
It is just blocks from the Wilmington Amtrak Station, various Riverfront attractions and the New Castle County Courthouse.

It features an on-site future café and covered parking beneath the building.
For all of your scaffold, scaffolding, shoring and mast climber needs call Tony P at (302) 766-5322.