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| PROJECT: |
Old City Hall Restoration |
| LOCATION: |
Toronto, Ontario |
| APPLICATION: |
Roof Restoration |
| ARCHITECT: |
The Ventin Group Architects, Toronto, Ontario |
| CONTRACTOR: |
Heather & Little Ltd., Toronto, Ontario |
| METAL SUPPLIER: |
Canadian Brass & Copper, Concord, Ontario |
DESCRIPTION: |
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A restoration phase of Old City Hall, in Toronto was completed
recently. Part of the project included the replacement of the
copper roof and many of the details that were part of Architect
E. J. Lennox’s original vision. The Old City Hall was built in
the years just prior to the turn of the century, and it was the
result of a competition held in 1884. At first intended as a courthouse,
the functions of a city hall were added as the budget ballooned
to $2,500,000. Today the building serves as a courthouse, fulfilling
its original purpose.
In the latest restoration program, a decision was made to replace
the entire roof area, both on the exterior, in the courtyard,
and on the clock tower, and to repair the stonework to bring the
structure to a uniform state. The budget for the project was $35,000,000.
The new roof is 20-oz. copper sheet, laid in a batten seam pattern.
The roof itself is made up of _-in. plywood laid over the existing
deck. This is followed by a peel and stick membrane and insulation
spaced with wood sleepers. Finally _-in. tongue-and-groove plywood
was used and covered with Roofshield™. Because of the numerous
dormers, snow guards, and other details æ including the installation
of bronze replicas of four stone Gargoyles that had been removed
in 1938 æ the work was time consuming and required special attention
and care.
™ Trademark
Adapted from Canadian Copper, No.151
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