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Heritage Roofing
Heritage roofing - maintaining our iconic buildings
The UK is home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world, from stunning churches and cathedrals to historic stately homes. Each and every one of these remarkable feats of architecture requires regular maintenance to ensure they remain in the very best condition, allowing them to be enjoyed for generations.
Traditional Lime
Lime: it’s better for buildings – and for the environment
It is now fairly well known that cement is not good for old buildings and that lime mortar should be used. But why? What are the advantages and what are the disadvantages? In order to begin to answer those questions it is necessary to understand the nature of traditional building, the process by which buildings used to be built, and how it differs from modern construction, the process by which we build today.
Audio Visual
Audio visual equipment in church buildings
This guidance is issued by the Church Buildings Council under section 55(1)(d) of the Dioceses, Mission and Pastoral Measure 2007. As it is statutory guidance, it must be considered with great care. The standards of good practice set out in the guidance should not be departed from unless the departure is justified by reasons that are spelled out clearly, logically and convincingly.
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CRE Events
After the Midlands, onward to Milton Keynes
"CRE Midlands reminded me of the giddy days when it first began – the venue was packed with exhibitors and visitors and there was a busy atmosphere. The whole thing looked great."
Insurance
You need to ensure that reasonable precautions are in place at your church to keep it safe for those who use it. To do this, you need to think about what might cause harm to people.
You will then need to decide if the precautions already in place are adequate. If they are not, you may need to identify further action to prevent any danger. When done formally, this is known as a risk assessment.
Lead Roofing
Lead is one of the oldest materials in the roofing industry and is still commonly used throughout the world today.
Lead roofing is a traditional roofing method which has been used in the industry for hundreds of years, and is therefore proven to be extremely reliable. Lead roofing, and sand-cast lead, in particular is ideal for old buildings such as churches or historical renovations, whereas milled lead roofing is a mass-produced alternative, used for precision and accuracy in homes and commercial buildings alike.
Lightning Protection
When lightning strikes are you protected against this act of God?
The issue of lightning protection in churches is one that has exercised this publication for many years. In this four-part series of spotlights on the issue we will be revisiting various aspects of the subject, beginning with an overview of current thinking.
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AWARD WINNING BESPOKE PLASTERING
Formed in 1934 by Horace Melville, the company is still today owned and operated by Adam and Stuart Melville, who represent the fourth generation of the family run firm, synonymous with fine plasterwork during that time. The nineteen thirties was a great period when the art deco theatres and cinemas were built, the knowledge gained has been handed down the generations We are reliable professional & take pride in our work, which is always carried out to the highest standard.
All our operators are fully compliant with relevant Health and Safety legislation and are regularly safety trained and certified. Quality control from order through to completion is assured by in house supervision.
Our vast knowledge from the past and contemporary approach to the future means we are placed to manage historical and modern challenges within the construction industry. We have been awarded the British Gypsum 2010 Plastering Solutions Trophy for the full restoration and decoration with enrichments and heraldic artwork, which was carried out through much of 2009 of an historical canvas barrelled ceiling in Ashton Hall, Lancaster,
Recent and current contracts include the following-
- Ashton Hall Auditorium, Lancaster. Inspection and restoration of decorative fibrous plaster and full decoration to heraldic artwork.
- World heritage site, Chester Roman Amphitheatre. Natural Hydraulic lime & pozzolana.
- St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Cheshire. Natural hydraulic lime, restoration.
- Banquet suits, Mayors parlour, Main Staircase & council chambers, Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster. Canvas plaster, enriched mouldings, Cornice, marble & lime plaster restoration.
- City Museum, Lancaster. Haired Lime plasters restoration.
- Grade II Listed Trevalyn manor, North Wales. Lime plaster & ceiling enrichments restoration.
- Grade II Listed Ryelands house Lancashire, Lath & Haired Lime, cornice replacement and full decoration.
- Grade II Listed Norcliffe Hall Styal, Cheshire
- 18th Century Halebank Farm, Hale Cheshire
John Seiler
Landscape Architect -Cheshire West And Chester Council
Thank you for carrying out the works in the Amphitheatre to a very high standard.
John Campbell
Maintenance Officer -Lancaster City Council
We have used MPL for conservation and restoration, fibrous moulding work a lot through 2009 carrying on in 2010. Very attentive to client needs, kept to price, no extra claims. Quality of work first class and they are proud of what they do.
David Wood
Managing Director- McDonald Wood Construction Ltd
I can confirm that MPL have carried out lath and lime plaster with fibre mouldings, recently on a grade II listed project and are highly qualified to carry out these works to a very high standard.
Lee Wood
Technical Director- PH Property Holdings Ltd
Our company are using MPL on a number of our current projects and have always found their work to be of a very high standard. Their performance and attitude has been excellent on each project undertaken by them on our behalf. We would have no hesitation in recommending their workmanship to another company.
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