St. Rita’s Medical Center sits in Downtown Lima, Ohio; founded in 1918, the campus grew from a single hospital to a campus stretching six blocks. The structures represent different eras of construction with various types of masonry, styles of construction, and appearances.
Repairs and maintenance of the building’s exterior were completed over the years, but a comprehensive restoration program of all of these structures has never been performed. Trisco was called to develop a restoration program to repair and rebuild all damaged masonry and terra cotta elements, protect the masonry and terra cotta for years of additional service life and blend all of the older buildings with the newer construction to create a uniform look all across the campus.
Trisco repaired and reglazed the decorative detailing, including terra cotta cornices, balustrades, bands, sills, limestone belts, coping, and sills of different configurations with a two-step glazing system. After all of the masonry repairs, re-pointing, sealant installation, etc., we applied a potassium silicate material that not only protects the masonry and mortar joints but presents a visual transformation.
After completing this project, it allows for the entire St. Rita’s campus to have a uniform look and protect the restored buildings for years to come. Restoring and preserving these buildings for the region’s largest healthcare provider ensures a strong future for St. Rita’s and the Lima community.
