December 2014 - Masonry & Roof Structure Repairs
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January 15, 2015
Scaffolding continues to envelop the Cathedral to facilitate the roofing and masonry repairs. Simultaneously, the attic is cleared from debris to facilitate the truss reinforcement repairs.
Sidewalk bridge is erected at the Grand Street sidewalk to allow pedestrians access under the bell tower scaffolding.
Bell tower scaffolding begins.
BCA building envelope consultant inspector approves brownstone retooling mock up and new materials to be installed for replacement of damaged brownstone and slate roof shingles.
Gianfranco Archimede, Director of the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission, (kneeling with yellow construction hat) approves the material samples, as required for the Cathedral that is listed on the National & State Register of Historic Places.
Garbage shoot is installed for removal of debris from attic.
Historic gothic dormers found in the attic that were never installed are brought down and will be safely stored.
When the bell tower attic hatch was opened to access the attic to begin the truss repairs, it was evidently clear that the heavy plaster ceiling was in danger of collapse and needed to be removed immediately.
