Lanzini & Sons gilded seven rooftop crosses at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Sacramento, California, in 2024.
The crosses had been painted brown, and that finish was aging. We sanded and prepared each cross before applying 23-karat gold leaf. The gold finish was intended to make the crosses stand out over Sacramento.
Rooftop cross
Before
After
Gilding at roof level
The crosses are approximately 80 to 90 feet above street level. This cross-gilding project required scaffolding so we could reach and work directly on their surfaces.
Our restoration of three terracotta statues and the facade crest was a separate job at the parish that year.
Project location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1066 26th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816.
For a cross-gilding project, send a view of the cross and the building, along with approximate dimensions and any known access arrangements.
