St. Mary of the Angels Dome Repair

The problem:

• Water infiltration through the clay tile dome into the Sanctuary
• Inadequate support of the copper cross and other decorative elements
• Water infiltration through the fiberglass-clad cupola
• Spalling of the architectural terra cotta spanning the dome
• Deterioration of open/cracked masonry mortar joints
• Adhesion failure of perimeter sealant joints

The BAMR solution:

• Replace all copper flashings at protruding elements, interfaces, transitions
• Replace steel anchorage and copper cross
• Remove all cupola fiberglass cladding and install new historical terra cotta
• Replace all clay tiles spanning the dome
• Grind and tuckpoint masonry mortar joints
• Replace perimeter sealant