As the summer starts, the exterior roof and masonry restorations are continuing and the results are evident.

Phase II of the exterior renovation continues with the repointing of the stone mortar, removal of the top of the existing non-functioning chimney, cleaning mockups approved, replacement of the snow guards on the roof, while the May flowers continue to bloom amongst all the construction debris.

Brownstone raking of the joints commences, façade inspection survey continues, roof repairs progress, and the truss repairs are completed!

Scaffolding is completed, truss repairs continue, and masonry survey and repairs resume with the warmer weather.

Bell tower scaffolding and truss repairs continue as the pews are removed for restoration.

Handmade tools that were likely made by the blacksmith who was located on Grand Street at the time, were found in the attic during renovations. Several hand blown light bulbs were also discarded in the attic.

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.

After much anticipation and hard work, the scaffolding is being erected on the entire exterior of the Cathedral in order to inspect and repair the masonry and roofs.

During the design process, further investigations and exploratory work was required to assess the existing conditions and reveal the life safety hazards that needed to be rectified.

The Cathedral is full of many priceless treasures which were in danger of being damaged if any more ceiling tiles were to fall. These treasures have been removed and stored in a secure location offsite.

A complete building inspection was made after the Cathedral was closed down due to the unsafe ceiling conditions. Included in this update are photos of damaged areas which require life safety and interrelated renovations.