Canada’s Parliament Building built between 1859 and 1906, is one of the most significant heritage structures in Canada. RJW was honoured to be chosen to be a part of this prestigious project.
Victoria Memorial Museum
Restoration & Stone Cutting
Location
240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario
RJW Role
Subcontractor
Date Completed
October 2009
RJW Stonemasons participated in a massive reconstruction and rebuilding project to halt the movement of the foundation of this historic building.
The scope of work included:- Reconstruction and rebuilding of Gloucester limestone foundation walls
- Cutting new openings in both underground walls and in the sandstone exterior walls above grade. Many openings were shored according to engineered drawings because of the massive loads being carried in these traditionally built walls
- Dismantling and rebuilding of the parapet walls, incorporating new stone as required in limestone and sandstone
- Various repair techniques were utilized including dutchman, pinning and fracture repairs, Jahn repairs, brickwork and terra cotta removal and rebuilding
- Anchoring with various types of stainless steel devices
