A decorative feature has been added to the
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Day 120 - Decorative Touch to Gutter and Downspout
Week 25 - Day 120
A decorative feature has been added to the
A decorative feature has been added to the
Monday, 29 July 2013
Day 119 - Lath and Plaster Ceiling
Week 25 - Day 119
Continuing to apply the first layer of lime plaster to the ceiling lathes.
Continuing to apply the first layer of lime plaster to the ceiling lathes.
Friday, 26 July 2013
Day 118 - Finishing the Roof
Week 24 - Day 118
End of another week and the roof is almost complete. The ridge tiles have been set in place and looking great.
End of another week and the roof is almost complete. The ridge tiles have been set in place and looking great.
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| Ridge tiles in place and slates completed at George Street Chapel, Oldham. |
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| Looking north along the George Street side of George Street Chapel, Oldham. |
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| Looking SW, from the George Street side, at the chimney on the David Street gable of George Street Chapel, Oldham. |
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| Looking NW, from the George Street side, at the northern chimney George Street Chapel, Oldham. |
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| New chimney pots waiting to go back on top of the restored chimneys at George Street Chapel, Oldham. |
Thursday, 25 July 2013
Day 117 - Makers Mark on Cleaned up Ceiling Rose
Week 24 - Day 117
At the beginning of the project the ceiling roses were removed from their position and sent away for cleaning. One was fractured and broke during removal so a new cast has now been made from it.
A makers mark was revealed as all the layers of over-painting were removed.
Any one any ideas about who made it?
At the beginning of the project the ceiling roses were removed from their position and sent away for cleaning. One was fractured and broke during removal so a new cast has now been made from it.
A makers mark was revealed as all the layers of over-painting were removed.
Any one any ideas about who made it?
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Day 116 - First Coats of Lime Plaster to Chapel Ceiling
Week 24 - Day 116
The first coats of lime plaster were applied to the lathes of the chapel ceiling today.
The first coats of lime plaster were applied to the lathes of the chapel ceiling today.
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| First coat of lime plaster being applied to the ceiling lathes at George Street Chapel, Oldham. |
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Day 115 - Video of Roofers
Week 24 - Day 115
Video uploaded to our Youtube site shows the start of work to fix all the slates in place.
By today the George Street side of the roof is almost completed.
Video uploaded to our Youtube site shows the start of work to fix all the slates in place.
By today the George Street side of the roof is almost completed.
Monday, 22 July 2013
Day 114 - Roof Lights Fitted
Week 24 - Day 114
The new conservation quality roof lights were fitted this morning. the slates are already up to that level on on quarter of the roof.
The new conservation quality roof lights were fitted this morning. the slates are already up to that level on on quarter of the roof.
Friday, 19 July 2013
Day 113 - Starting to Fix Roof Slates
Week 23 - Day 113
Fixing roof slates, starting at the eaves on the George Street elevation.
Fixing roof slates, starting at the eaves on the George Street elevation.
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Day 112 - Ready for Fixing Roofing Slates
Week 23 - Day 112
Good old Welsh slate from Penrhyn Quarry being used for the roof of George Street Chapel.
Good old Welsh slate from Penrhyn Quarry being used for the roof of George Street Chapel.
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Day 111 - Roofing Membrane
Week 23 - Day 111
The roofing membrane has now been added in advance of the roofers beginning the task of fixing all the roof slates.
The roofing membrane has now been added in advance of the roofers beginning the task of fixing all the roof slates.
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Day 110 - Delivery of Lime Mortar
Week 23 - Day 110
Tubs and tubs of lime mortar. All ready for walls.
Tubs and tubs of lime mortar. All ready for walls.
Monday, 15 July 2013
Day 109 - Re-Laying Stone Slabs in Basement
Week 23 - Day 109
The stone floor slabs from the cellar started to be re-layed this week.
The level will be used to measure up the new staircase for construction and fitting.
The stone floor slabs from the cellar started to be re-layed this week.
The level will be used to measure up the new staircase for construction and fitting.
Friday, 12 July 2013
Day 108 - Preparations for Lime Mortar
Week 22 - Day 108
The deliveries today included bags for the making of lime mortar. Traditional materials for for traditional buildings. More on lime mortar and lath and plaster next week.
The deliveries today included bags for the making of lime mortar. Traditional materials for for traditional buildings. More on lime mortar and lath and plaster next week.
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Day 106 - Holes Drilled, Flashing Being Prepared tfor Gutters
Week 22 - Day 106
The hole in the end of one run of guttering has been completed. A stainless steel band will help to keep water from spilling over the edge of the stonework.
The hole in the end of one run of guttering has been completed. A stainless steel band will help to keep water from spilling over the edge of the stonework.
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Day 105 - Linking Stone Rainwater Gutters to Downspouts
Week 22 - Day 105
The stone gutters are being worked on this week to drill out where the down spouts will be attached.
The stone gutters are being worked on this week to drill out where the down spouts will be attached.
Monday, 8 July 2013
Day 104 - Replacing Floorboards around New Stairwell and Lift
Week 22 - Day 104
The original floorboards are being replaced around the opening made for the new stairwell and lift.
The original floorboards are being replaced around the opening made for the new stairwell and lift.
Sunday, 7 July 2013
Update on Restoration of the George Street Chapel Pipe Organ - July 2013
Yvonne Lee, CEO Oldham Age Concern and Maggie Hurley, Community Development Officer visit David Wood Organ Builders on 3rd July to see how the restoration was going of the pipe organ from George Street Chapel.
Friday, 5 July 2013
Day 103 - Tilt Fillet
Week 21 - Day 103
Timber arrived today to enable the fitting of a tilt fillet at the end of the rafters. This will help to stop rainwater from running back behind the last slate, and spill water into the gutter.
Timber arrived today to enable the fitting of a tilt fillet at the end of the rafters. This will help to stop rainwater from running back behind the last slate, and spill water into the gutter.
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Day 102 - Lift
Week 21 - Day 102
Is this half up or half down?
The lift emerges at the chapel floor. It can be seen in the photo below, but eventually will be hidden from the main chapel floor behind a partition, so this modern insertion will not be visible from the chapel area.
Is this half up or half down?
The lift emerges at the chapel floor. It can be seen in the photo below, but eventually will be hidden from the main chapel floor behind a partition, so this modern insertion will not be visible from the chapel area.
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Day 101 - Construction of Platform Lift
Week 21 - Day 101
The construction of the platform lift has now started. The framework has been erected, rising from the concrete base in the cellar and rising to the chapel floor. The platform lift has been purchased from Stannah.
The construction of the platform lift has now started. The framework has been erected, rising from the concrete base in the cellar and rising to the chapel floor. The platform lift has been purchased from Stannah.
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