EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESTORING THE HISTORIC ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
Father Tim Haberkorn CONTRIBUTORS Marsha Hoffman Mike Shaughnessy Kelly Stindt Kelly Batcheller-Mummey Shawn McGarity Shawn McGarity Scott McKinley Gunnar Gruenke Eileen Grogan Neil Fisher Loren Dekat Joel Kriss
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation I. BUILDING EVALUATION I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY p.2 Brick Sandstone Drainage Limestone Concrete Handrails Exterior Lighting Windows Interior Lighting and Wiring HVAC Plaster Elevator Basement Floor Slab Basement Floor Slab III. RECOMMENDATIONS SFS Recommendations Structural Recommendations MEP Recommendations VII. PROPOSED DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS Interior stair enclosure Replace wall between nave and narthex Reduce vestibule wall Restore interior ceiling frescos Restore altars Restore center altar and ambo Restore communion railing Restore confessionals Restore stations of the cross p.2
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Brick •Applied Stain & Repointing •Environment & Joint Size •Deficient Repairs
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Brick * Applied Stain & Repointing Original repointing is failing. The installation is too shallow and the joints were over cut on the head joints. The brick was stained during the repointing. The stain was not applied consistently. A large crack appeared when the north tower started to lean. The repair of the crack is failing and needs attention.
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Brick * Repointing Many mortar joints that were located in tight or difficult areas of access were not repointed. Original repointing is too shallow and the joints were over cut on the head joints. Joints were cut to a wider width removing the edge of the brick. Failed repointed joints.
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Brick * Environment & Joint Size Efflorescence is visible on the north and south walls. This Environmental means water is behind the pollutants on the brick. brick. The north wall has had water damage in the past that may have caused the buckling above the arched window. The area is still leaking and causing water damage on the inside of this window. Previous repointing of the brick added thick mortar joints to the details diminishing from beauty of the specialty brick.
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Brick * Deficient Repairs Masonry joints with layers of mortar and sealants are failing, allowing in water.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Brick •Repoint 100% of the Masonry •Repoint 100% of the Masonry •Remove red brick stain & pollutants •Remove deficient repairs
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Sandstone •Loss of Detail •Unsafe Conditions •Staining
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Sandstone * Loss of Detail The fine detailing in the sandstone is disappearing . Window sills are disintegrating. Some of the sills were covered in a thick coating and failing to protect the sandstone. sandstone.
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Sandstone * Unsafe Conditions Loose pieces of sandstone present an unsafe condition. It may also cause damage to other elements of the facade .
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Sandstone * Staining As the sandstone is deteriorating, it is creating openings for water to run down the brick wall leaving a residue of sand and dirt.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Sandstone •Repair/patch sandstone •Structural integrity of the sandstone is failing •Structural integrity of the sandstone is failing causing unsafe conditions •Swift action to preserve sandstone detail before it is gone
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Drainage •Trapped Moisture •Gutters •Downspouts
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Drainage * Trapped Moisture This photo was taken on Memorial Day weekend of 2015 showing the moisture behind the walls. The moisture behind the brick walls is leaving efflorescence on the face of the masonry, which is a white crystalline deposit .
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Drainage * Gutters Layers of sealants are pulling away from the joints which may be Gaps in aged sealants are partially from movement causing water issues . in the structure. A crack has formed under the gutter in the corner.
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Drainage * Downspouts Underground drainage pipes are broken . Abandoned drainage pipes terminate into the Church without caps at the top . Downspout connections are failing .
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Drainage •Repair gutters and flashing before total failure •Repair gutters and flashing before total failure of the plaster walls on the interior •Remove all abandoned downspouts
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Limestone •Wainscot •Basement Stairs
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Limestone * Wainscot Obvious patching and repair to the limestone wainscot. It is failing leading to moisture control issues. Limestone has developed cracks and areas of the limestone are spalling.
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Limestone * Basement Stairs Areas of the limestone are disintegrating. Mortar joints and sealants are failing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Limestone •100% repoint the limestone joints •100% repoint the limestone joints •Replace failing sealants •Replace patching with unifying color
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Concrete and Areaway Walls
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Concrete * Stairs and areaways Bottom of concrete stair out of the Vestry is delaminating causing an unsafe condition. Areaway walls are located on the north and south sides of the structure. These walls are leaning in at the top.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Concrete and Areaway Walls •Repair Concrete stairs before structural •Repair Concrete stairs before structural failure occurs •Replace bowing retaining walls
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Handrails
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Handrails The historical handrails are in need of restoration and attachment to the Church. The existing guardrails need to be updated to meet code be updated to meet code requirements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Handrails •The historical railing needs to be restored •The historical railing needs to be restored •The guardrails do not meet code and will have to be updated
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Exterior Lighting
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Exterior Lighting Modern fixtures applied to the historical Church. Conduit is exposed and unsightly. Birds sit inside the light fixtures above all 3 front entries producing dropping on the concrete.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Exterior Lighting •Replace existing fixtures •Conceal exposed conduit
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Windows
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Windows The windows at the back of the church and the basement are original. The windows originally could open and close. They are permanently closed and have a protective layer attached to the outside. These windows are not thermally efficient.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Windows •Replace original windows with thermally •Replace original windows with thermally efficient windows •New windows to reflect historic design
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Interior Lighting and Wiring
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Electrical Wiring and Lighting Conditions The lighting and electrical wiring are quite old and in need of replacement and upgrading to brighter more efficient lighting and new circuiting. The lighting for the altar and the Stations of the Cross consist of inefficient incandescent fixtures and some very inaccessible lighting above the arch at the altar.
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation Electrical Wiring and Lighting Conditions Lighting control consists of individual light switches spread around the building. Update the electrical wiring and circuits wiring and circuits Exposed conduit Exit and emergency lighting does not meet current code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION Interior Lighting and Wiring •Provide new fixtures for adequate illumination •Provide new fixtures for adequate illumination •Conceal exposed conduit •Update electrical conduit from the box to all fixtures and switches •Bring electrical devices up to current code
EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION HVAC
St. Joseph Church Topeka, Kansas Existing Facility Evaluation HVAC HVAC are working, but will need to plan for the future. Not all interior spaces are conditioned. Fans are no longer used.
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