Inspection of D21 taking place (photo courtesy of Angela Pickering) |
Jim & Mick at work ..... (photo courtesy of Angela Pickering) |
..... on a spring hanger for HC38 ..... |
..... & another suspension pin |
Dennis making a box for Ian |
Malcolm tidying up access pre-glazing |
Malcolm applying degreaser to a pit wall ..... |
..... after which using a water jet to remove the muck |
Ian removing render ..... |
..... from the back shed wall |
2 comments:
I've never understood why the walls of an industrial building might have its walls rendered. Does anyone know why?
As far as I know, it's to give some protection to the relatively porous sandstone / lime mortar wall. Also because the wall is constructed with small rubble, to give a surface which is easier to decorate, maintain & keep cleaner. Nowadays the internal walls of industrial buildings look uniform, with such as block or sheet finishes, more attention being paid to insulation and cleanliness. I think lifespan of newer buildings is predetermined by design, which wasn't the case in 1854, when there'd be an expectation of ongoing repair.
Derek
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