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apparent in some of the Institution's newest buildings as well, and must be corrected. In addition to major projects, a scheduled program of maintenance and upgrading to protect building exteriors must be performed annually. 

Planning and design for remaining exterior work at the Arts and Industries Building were completed in FY 1982. Major requirements include completion of the roof replacement, repointing of the masonry facade, extensive window repairs, and replacement of gutters and downspouts. During 1982-1983 construction will focus on roof replacement and facade and window repairs to the building's northwest quadrant; $750,000 was included in the FY 1982 budget request for this purpose, as will carryover funding from the previous year. An amount of $2,000,000 is included in the FY 1983 request and $2,500,000 will be needed in FY 1984 to sustain progress on this project throughout the planning period. 

During FY 1981, detailed drawings and specifications for the Renwick Gallery facade renovation were completed. The Commission of Fine Arts and the Joint Committee on Landmarks for the District of Columbia approved the use of precast concrete in lieu of natural stone. In FY 1982, the first construction phases began using funds appropriated in FY 1981 ($250,000) and in FY 1982 ($750,000). This work will include the production of the actual precast units. Replacement of existing sandstone is scheduled to begin in FY 1983. An estimated $4,900,000 will be requirement over FY 1983-85 to complete this project. 

The facade, roof, and terrace of the Air and Space Museum require a variety of repairs and improvements in order to eliminate water leaks and moisture problems that have developed since the building was completed in 1975. In FY 1981, a study was initiated to determine the best means of correcting these deficiencies. The first repair phase is expected to begin in FY 1982 with funds appropriated in FY 1981. An amount of $200,000 is included in the FY 1983 budget request for window, wall and skylight repairs, and some additional funding will be requested in future year budgets to continue this project. 

Additional projects scheduled during the planning period include completion of the present facade recaulking project at the American History Building and later replacing its roof, repointing of the Natural History Building facade, repair of the Cooper-Hewitt's Miller House facade, and window repairs and replacements at the Renwick Gallery and the Natural History and Smithsonian Buildings. A total requirement of approximately $17,595,000 is anticipated for this planning period.