Trinity-On-Main Church
Structural stabilization of a Romanesque-revival granite church tower using the Cintec® anchoring system — over 100 stainless steel anchors core-drilled into the granite façade to reinforce four deteriorating turrets on the 108-foot tower.
Trinity-On-Main Church, designed by Amos P. Cutting and completed in 1891, features a 108-foot granite tower with four turrets in downtown New Britain, Connecticut.
CLIENT
Trinity-On-Main Church
STRUCTURE TYPE
Romanesque-Revival Church
LOCATION
New Britain, CT
Services Provided on This Project
Project Planning
Clintec® Anchor Installation
Stone Repair
Steel Fabrication
Carpentry
Painting
Stabilizing a 108-Foot Granite Tower
The Trinity-On-Main Church in downtown New Britain, Connecticut was designed by famed architect Amos P. Cutting. This Romanesque-revival style church, built entirely of granite, was completed in 1891. The church boasts a striking 108-foot tower crowned with four turrets.
After many years of deterioration and previous restoration efforts that did not adequately address the structural stability of the turrets, Cenaxo was selected to install the unique Cintec® anchoring system. This stainless steel and grout anchoring system was combined with custom stainless steel fabrications. Our skilled masons installed over 100 anchors and plates by core drilling into the granite façade.
The Cintec® anchor system successfully stabilized and reinforced the turrets, ensuring this historic 120-year-old church will stand for many generations to come.
Project Scope
- Installation of over 100 Cintec® stainless steel and grout anchors into the granite façade
- Core drilling into granite masonry for precision anchor placement
- Custom stainless steel plate fabrication and installation
- Structural stabilization of all four tower turrets
- Stone repair and repointing on the tower and turret masonry
- Carpentry repairs to tower structure
- Protective painting and coatings application
- Full project planning and engineering coordination
Cintec® Anchoring System
The Cintec® anchoring system uses stainless steel anchors encased in a fabric sock that is injected with cementitious grout to form a solid bond with the surrounding masonry. This system provides structural reinforcement without visible external changes — ideal for historic preservation projects where maintaining the original appearance is critical.
Project Gallery
Progress Photos
During
The 108-foot tower fully scaffolded during the Cintec® anchor installation process, with all four turrets accessible for structural reinforcement work.
Completed
The stabilized bell tower with all four turrets structurally reinforced — over 100 Cintec® anchors installed invisibly within the granite masonry.
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.
