Fort Worth, Texas
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Frequently Asked Questions:
FAQ Accordion FAQAnswer: AWI Finishing System TR-5. All wood parts shall be stained with Sherwin Williams oil base penetrating wiping stain, or equal according to color selected. All wood parts shall be sealed with Chemcraft - ChemLife 24 Conversion Varnish using a heated airless spray system in a dust free, temperature and humidity-controlled environment. All sealed wood parts will be sanded using a 220-grit oxide sanding paper. All wood parts will be thoroughly dusted prior to receiving topcoat. All wood parts to receive Chemcraft - ChemLife 24 Conversion Varnish medium satin finish topcoat, using hot airless system. Wood finish sample with approved stain color shall be submitted for approval prior to staining and finishing of furniture.
Answer: No. We purchase all of our lumber directly from select lumber mills. Our lumber is FAS (high-grade hardwood). It is air dried for one year and kiln dried to 6–8% moisture. Stored in a controlled environment. This ensures high-quality material graded by the NHLA.
Answer: Every eight inches across the bottom of our solid Sapele Mahogany back we fasten through and into the solid Mahogany seat.
Answer: We use a concealed anchor system with an expansion anchor secured into the floor. The pew is placed over the threaded anchor and secured. Covers conceal the anchor points, and pews can be removed if needed.
Answer: Ratigan-Schottler Manufacturing will remove and dispose of the old pews for $24,325.
Answer: 35% advance, 25% progress payment (on contracts over $25,000), with the balance due upon completion.
Answer: 120–150 days from contract signing. Completion is expected by the opening of the Fall 2025 school year.
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Blessing of the Pews Blessing of the PewsLord, we humbly appeal to Your sovereignty, asking that it please You to bless + these new pews, made ready by Your servants and generous benefactors among the People of God. Your People will offer the holy Sacrifice of the Mass to the glory and honor of Your name, Lord Jesus, with the aid of these pews.
May they serve to help establish a place where Your People may gather together in prayer and in worship with the likes of Mary our Mother and all the saints, in particular Saint Andrew whom we venerate as our patron.
Grant through the use of these pews that the bond of charity may grow among us, our sins be loosed, our hope revived, and many graces acquired, so that together with all the holy ones we may merit the joys of everlasting life through Christ our Lord.
Amen.