Friends of George Street

Information posted by the Friends of George Street about events and activities at the former Independent Methodist Chapel at George Street, Oldham by Age UK Oldham. The early posts describe the works to conserve, restore and adapt this Grade ll* Listed Building betwee 2012-13. Restoration works were supported by a grant from the HLF, with match funding from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Challenge Fund, English Heritage and the Architectural Heritage Fund as well as Viridor Credits and Lloyds Bank.

Thursday, 7 March 2013

Day 24 - Architects and Contractors Progress Meeting

Week 5 - Day 24
The first progress meeting was held this morning with architects, structural engineer, QS, builders, HLF and AgeUK Oldham.
Meanwhile on site work carried on to repair the windows. De-glazing taking place over the next few days. Also investigations to the supporting brick pillars in the cellar and the pointing on the outside walls as well as the removal of all the roofing slates. The slates are very thin and the nails have become loose. The schedule of works includes the provision for new felt and slates in correct period slates to give the roof a chance for another 200 life.