Bourne Housing Authority Elderly Housing is a two story wood-framed structure originally
built in the 1950s as a motel and later converted to congregate senior living apartments.
The site being within ¼ mile of the ocean, the weather conditions accelerated
deterioration of ferrous metal building components in the existing deck, window trim, and
porch railings. The combination of structural deterioration and proximity to vehicular
traffic posed safety concerns and prompted the need for extensive repairs to the existing
deck and railing system. The project was executed using a phased approach, with future
phases providing additional repairs to allow ongoing maintenance in a manageable format.
Eventually, a complete replacement of the decking assembly was performed, including new
accessible railings, framing, and posts.
