Column curing

After what seems like an interminable time (with lots of pesky rain), Andrew Teer our heritage hard plaster expert is on site and steadfastly recreating the columns of yesteryear.

Lots of measuring and templating and then finally visible changes!!

Following the engineering requirements for modern construction and the instructions to 'reinstate, with remnant railings remaining, new ones to be on the same line' things begin to take shape:

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 (I must remember to take pictures from directly in front to give the real impression!)

















Closer up it's easier to see the work involved...and in case you are wondering about the title, it's to do with the plaster needing to cure.



This pic was taken just before the ritual watering of the columns over the first few days - and then a waiting period of a couple of weeks as they cure well, ready for the next stage of development!

A few weeks still to go. We can hardly wait for the wrought iron fencing and gates to be installed...and the celebratory removal of the security fencing!...then landscaping!