The lead roof is almost there.
Author: Akmol Hamid
Lead Work Starts
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Wooden structure in place, wood rolls in place, application of lead work begins.
New Drawing Style
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While working on the drawings to satisfy the conditions for Sleepy Hollow, our Graphic team were tasked with bringing a new visual style to the table. The criteria was simple, the drawings needed to demonstrate materials, immediately grasp the viewer and most importantly KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid. Go and…
The Old Manor House – Frame Takes Shape
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Oak framed structure takes shape
The Old Manor House – Work Progresses
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Timber stud-work erected in preparation for the Oak framed roof structure. Weakened timber exposed further in preparation for flitch plate. This requires support. Further brick replacement internally and externally. Internally this will be exposed as a feature wall.
Our New Website
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Our website has now been updated. We have improved the visual style, updating all our project pages as well as making it possible for you to leave us feedback. Leave comments below to let us know if there is anything we can improve.
The Old Manor House – Opening Up
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Opening up works exposes inferior brickwork, which will require substantial brick replacement. Exposure externally uncovers an extremely weak lintel requiring immediate support.
The Old Manor House – Chimney Removal
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Removal of Chimney exposes original rotten timbers in the roof. Brick replacement takes shape.
Roof Removed At 40 St Helens
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Temporary Roof removed, exposing the original fabric. It will be a vast improvement.
The Old Manor House – Kitchen
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Opening up works to the kitchen exposes the original brick floor (laid directly on the soil) and deteriorated Oak framing as a consequence of insect attack. Both will need preserving for prosperity. The Oak beam is to be strengthened with the introduction of a Flitch plate. The brick floor will…
