There were numerous challenges for the renovation of St. Mary's Church. The existing roof had been replaced 20 years earlier with asbestos shingles. These had deteriorated quickly and water seeping in had begun to damage the interior plaster.
There were no existing drawings for the church so determining details and scope was almost impossible. The staff spent 2 full days doing a field survey and accumulating a substantial number of photographs. Our abilities with computer aided drawing helped in completing a very accurate set of drawings.
We were able to secure the assistance of a competent roofing contractor who assisted us in complying with all the regulations for removal, encapsulating and properly disposing of the shingles. Existing wood trim was replaced as necessary and capped with metal matching the original profiles.
Air conditioning a 90 year old church proved to be even more complex. Units were concealed in cabinetry matching the existing organ in the loft. Additional units were placed in the sacristy. Openings in the walls were visually concealed at the left and right altar alcoves with a patterned grill. Ceiling fans were installed to recirculate air and electronic controls were proposed to pre-cool the space before Saturday evening and Sunday morning services.
There were no existing drawings for the church so determining details and scope was almost impossible. The staff spent 2 full days doing a field survey and accumulating a substantial number of photographs. Our abilities with computer aided drawing helped in completing a very accurate set of drawings.
We were able to secure the assistance of a competent roofing contractor who assisted us in complying with all the regulations for removal, encapsulating and properly disposing of the shingles. Existing wood trim was replaced as necessary and capped with metal matching the original profiles.
Air conditioning a 90 year old church proved to be even more complex. Units were concealed in cabinetry matching the existing organ in the loft. Additional units were placed in the sacristy. Openings in the walls were visually concealed at the left and right altar alcoves with a patterned grill. Ceiling fans were installed to recirculate air and electronic controls were proposed to pre-cool the space before Saturday evening and Sunday morning services.
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