The unchanging walls of Chapel Point
St. Ignatius Church, St. Thomas Manor still stands as it has since 1798, but the ravages of time and the elements are taking their toll on the buildings.
Areas of need
Bricks, wood, and windows...
Prior major work on the Church and manor
Rebuilding after the fire, the steeple, the chandelier, and the National Register of Historic Places...
Spalled bricks. Spalling or flaking occurs when a water-saturated brick is repeatedly exposed to the freeze-thaw cycle. Replacing the damaged brick and surrounding mortar prevents future water intrusion and restores the integrity and appearance of the wall.
Brick and Mortar Patches. Damaged bricks have been patched using common bricks and mortar. Brick architecturally similar to the original brick in color and shape and matching mortar and mortar joints will be used so that the appearance of the repaired areas will blend in with the surrounding original brickwork.
Bloated wood. Wood continually exposed to the elements begins to decay due to moisture, fungus, and other chemical compounds in the air and must be replaced. Damaged soffits allow water to enter the building through the eaves causing weather damage to roof rafters.