19.07.2019
Information Evening Will Focus on St Patrick’s Cathedral Roof Restoration
St Patrick’s Cathedral is hosting an information evening next week to highlight the restoration of the roof which is due to start shortly. Dean William Morton is extending an open invitation to all to come along on Wednesday next, July 24, at 7.30pm.
This roof restoration will be the first major undertaking at the cathedral since the Guinness restoration in the 1860s. This restoration process will take around two years to complete and will cost €9 million.
The Restoration of the High Roof will address the following issues:
- Nail Sickness: Nails used to fix the slates over the years have corroded and in many cases actually disappeared. As a result, slates slip down the slopes.
- Water Entry: During the hurricanes of 2015, two holes appeared in the roof large enough to fit a car through. These holes allow water to enter the cathedral making it difficult to protect the building for the long term.
- Split and over sized lead–lined gutters: The lead lined gutters are over sized in comparison to current standards and have split in many places. They now need to be re–laid to current falls and steps.
- Failing pitched repairs: Temporary repairs are now starting to fail and a comprehensive repair is needed.
Join the Dean and Cathedral Architect, John Beauchamp, for a question and answer session during this information evening. Plans to secure the future St Patrick’s Cathedral for generations to come will be outlined and there will be information on how you can support the work.
All are welcome to attend.