Moloka’i, Hawai’i
St. Francis Catholic Church The St. Francis Church has a long and rich history in Kalaupapa, including being burned to the ground in 1906. Culturally and historically significant, the scope of work for this Catholic Church included the replacement of existing roofing, structural upgrades and termite damage repairs. Structural improvements included plywood sheathing on the roof, strengthening of wood-to-wood connections, and strengthening of roof-to-wall connections. An absolute requirement was not to remove any existing framing. The project was awarded a BIA Renaissance Grand Award celebrating excellence in building and renovation, and recognizing collaborative partnerships within the industry.
St. Francis Catholic Church The St. Francis Church has a long and rich history in Kalaupapa, including being burned to the ground in 1906. Culturally and historically significant, the scope of work for this Catholic Church included the replacement of existing roofing, structural upgrades and termite damage repairs. Structural improvements included plywood sheathing on the roof, strengthening of wood-to-wood connections, and strengthening of roof-to-wall connections. An absolute requirement was not to remove any existing framing. The project was awarded a BIA Renaissance Grand Award celebrating excellence in building and renovation, and recognizing collaborative partnerships within the industry.
