Tag Archives: scaffolding

Nearly there

Posted on 4 April 2011 by Flextiles

The scaffolding was removed at the weekend to reveal the newly painted windmill in all its glory. With the black pitch glinting in the spring sunshine, we were at last able to admire the freshly restored exterior woodwork and weatherboarded … Continue reading →

Posted in Restoration | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Pupating

Posted on 19 January 2011 by Flextiles

Soon to burst forth as a (windmill-shaped) butterfly…

Posted in Restoration | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Counting bricks

Posted on 24 November 2010 by Flextiles

The scaffolding is now complete, with a wooden roof protecting the cap. It’s quite a work of art. All that remains is for the whole lot to be shrouded in plastic sheeting to give more protection throughout the winter. Stonewest … Continue reading →

Posted in Restoration | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Week 4

Posted on 15 November 2010 by Flextiles

When I dropped in on the windmill this morning, site manager Ulrika was sitting surrounded by plans and papers. As with any large building or restoration project involving several contributors, it’s vital to work out what needs to be done … Continue reading →

Posted in Restoration | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Rain doesn’t stop play

Posted on 8 November 2010 by Flextiles

Despite the awful weather today, erection of the scaffolding continued.  

Posted in Restoration | Tagged | Leave a comment