Ellsworth School Building
Complete historic wood and window restoration of a Georgian Revival school building — including wood trim, fascia, and column repair, historic window restoration with period glass, and a three-coat paint system.
Ellsworth High School in South Windsor, Connecticut, following Cenaxo's complete restoration of its historic wood trim, columns, windows, and three-coat paint system.
CLIENT
South Windsor Public School System
STRUCTURE TYPE
Georgian Revival School
LOCATION
South Windsor, CT
Services Provided on This Project
Project Planning
Historic Window Restoration
Historic Wood Repair
Caulking & Flashing Repair
Historic Painting
Restoring a Community Landmark
Ellsworth School Building is a Georgian Revival school building in South Windsor, Connecticut, distinguished by its prominent columned portico, classical pediment, and red brick façade. The building serves the South Windsor Public School System and stands as an architectural centerpiece of the community.
The restoration of the wood trim, fascia, columns, and historic windows was the main scope of the work at Ellsworth School Building. Extensive damage to most of the original wood had developed over years of exposure, requiring careful restoration by Cenaxo craftsmen using historically appropriate methods and materials.
The windows were severely damaged and required comprehensive wood restoration, glass replacement with period glass, glazing, and painting. Cenaxo craftsmen applied a three-coat paint system using the highest quality VOC-compliant materials available. The project was delivered on time and at cost to the South Windsor Public School System.
Project Scope
- Historic window restoration with period glass replacement
- Wood trim and fascia repair and restoration
- Column restoration on the front portico
- Window glazing and weatherproofing
- Caulking and flashing repair throughout
- Three-coat VOC-compliant historic paint system
- Full exterior wood restoration to historic character
Three-Coat Paint System
Cenaxo's painters applied a premium three-coat paint system using the highest quality VOC-compliant materials available. This approach ensures lasting protection of the restored woodwork while meeting modern environmental standards — preserving the building's classic appearance for years to come.
Project Gallery
Progress Photos
Before
The school's front portico before restoration — columns showing significant paint failure, exposed wood, and deterioration from years of weather exposure.
After
The completed restoration — columns, trim, fascia, and all woodwork fully restored and finished with a three-coat historic paint system, returning the building to its original grandeur.
Let’s Protect What Matters Most
If you’re responsible for a historic building, choosing the right restoration partner matters. Cenaxo provides expert guidance from evaluation through execution — with clarity, care, and confidence.
