The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
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Orton Hall is one of the most prestigious buildings at The Ohio State University, known for its chimes heard throughout campus. Built in 1893, Orton Hall was named after the first president of the university, Edward Orton Sr. The Tradesmen Group was privileged to be a part of this restoration project, working closely with the owner and architect, specializing in historical preservation.
We replaced the existing shingle roof with a new Ludowici Celadon tile roof to match the original tile installed in the 1800’s. Through archived records, we were able to manufacture an exact replica of the original tile. As part of this renovation project, we stabilized the existing roof with an additional 10 ton of structural steel framing and hangers in order to support the added weight of the tile. Additional ventilation was required to provide proper air flow throughout the attic. A new ornamental copper cornice was fabricated to replicate the over 100 year old cornice around the conical tower. |
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