Church Steeple Repairs

Church steeple repairs should be completed by a professional.

A steeple is a common feature of many churches, old and new. Even with proper care and maintenance, repairs are sometimes necessary. If this is the case, care must be taken to ensure a qualified professional completes the job.

Function

Steeple repair specialists such as the CIS Steeplejack Co. in Litchfieid, Ohio, offer services such as repairs, maintenance, cleaning and complete restoration of church steeples. The person overseeing the repair process should obtain several estimates, and check company references before assigning the job.

Types

Some church steeples are simply constructed, while others are highly decorative and ornate. Deterioration can take place over a period of time, or quickly, depending on age, outside elements such as wind and water, and the original soundness of the architecture. The stability of a church steeple also depends on how strongly it is anchored to its foundation.

Features

According to The Timber Framers Guild, acquiring vertical access is one of the challenges of successful church steeple repair. Two common remedies for this are transporting removable pieces of the steeple to ground level to be worked on, and building scaffolds to allow access to unmovable parts. Repairs can be completed quickly, or may take years, depending on the amount of damage and the ease of access to the areas needing repair.

References

• SteepleUSA : CIS Steeplejacks of Ohio
• The Timbers Guild Website: National Park Service Grant Enables Publication on Historic Steeples
• East Coast Steeple Service: Steeple Restoration