Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Day 41 - Dismantling Chimney Tops for Rebuilding

Week 9 -Day 41
The tops of the chimneys are in need of repair. To do this they need to be dismantled and rebuilt.
The starting point is to build a working platform and safety rail so that they can be worked on safely.
The northern chimney.
Detail of the southern face of the northern chimney at George Street Chapel.
The southern chimney on the gable on David Street.
The top section of the southern chimney has been removed.
The ridge beam was supported in the brickwork of the chimney.
The two flues within the southern chimney.
The right flue is made of brick.
The left flue has stone slabs laid on end on its inside face.
The brick lined flue of the southern chimney.
The flue with the stone slab facing on its inner side.

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