Since the mid-1800s, St. Joseph Church in North Vernon, IN, has been a community symbol of faith and service. It’s no surprise they turned to the historic preservation expertise and high-quality craftsmanship of Old World Plastering in Cincinnati, OH, for their plaster restoration project. This contracting company is proud to service the historical treasures of the community. Read on for project details of this beautiful building. 

St. Joseph Church provides both church services and religious education to its community. The congregation brings area citizens together while providing an accredited school for pre-K through eighth grade.

The historic building is a staple in the community and needs to undergo mortar joint replacement. In masonry, mortar joints are the spaces between the bricks that are filled with grout that holds everything in place. Over time, these joints crumble and crack, which allows moisture intrusion that compromises the integrity of the structure. It takes an experienced and delicate hand like that of Old World Plastering to ensure no permanent damage is done to the building. The plaster restoration contractor must carefully chisel out the grout using specialized tools and techniques. Further, this local company has the knowledge to match the older lime-based mortar of such an old building. 

They will also perform plaster repair on the interior of St. Joseph Church. Historic plaster has character and a story from the previous artist who formed them. Old World Plastering specializes in plaster restoration techniques so the building maintains its original charm, rather than overtaken with modern construction supplies.

The North Vernon community will benefit from the recovery of such a prominent and historical symbol. Leader Greg Colina and his team will ensure St. Joseph Church remains a traditionally crafted facility with the ornamental design it’s known for. For questions about the project or to schedule service, give the office a call at (513) 481-1122. You can also visit their website to view images from past plaster restoration projects.