Holy Trinity Mausoleum
CanadaContractors: Benmar Drywall Systems
Project description
Benmar Drywall Systems took on this challenging Mausoleum project which featured a unique coffered dome. The project included, installing 13,000 square meters of drywall adjacent to crypt chambers and niches, a prepared Bailey Drywall Suspension System for the 5/8’s Type X Drywall on ceilings. The main feature of the project included a very technically constructed coffered dome ceiling finished in ¼” Flex Drywall.
Main information
Building size
26 000 m²
Building purpose / type
Mausoleum
Building owner name
Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of
Toronto
Architect name
MFA Architecture
Inc.
Contractors
Benmar Drywall Systems
Company name: Benmar Drywall Systems
Main Representative: Thomas Marchese
Other Representative: Gianfranco DiCeglie
Number of collaborators: 80
Specialties: Metal Stud, Insulation, Drywall & Acoustics
Founded in: 1988
Biography: Benmar Drywall is a family owned and operated company with over 35 years of experience in the drywall trade. Specializing in; low & high rise residential, as well as commercial and industrial. Benmar’s clients vary from multi-national corporations to small business proprietors and homeowners. While the scope of their work changes from project to project, Benmar’s mission remains the same – exceeding the client’s expectations and providing the best possible experience.
Website: benmardrywall.com
Key Challenges
- Framing the dome
- Installing the drywall posed a significant challenge due to its unique radius
- Installing/designing the waffles between the dome
- This process was far from standard, demanding meticulous attention to detail and expertise from our team members
Key Achievements
- Building this dome required innovative problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and the dedication of highly skilled team members. Its complexity and unique design posed challenges unlike any Benmar Drywall had ever encountered before, making its successful completion a significant milestone.
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