EXAMPLE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FROM LCA MEMBER  MIKE HEMPSTOCK

Penrhyn Castle is a Neo-Norman castle built in 1826 for Lord Penrhyn as his own home.

Works carried out as subcontractor :-

• Replacement of code 7 and 8 sheet lead to many flat roofs around the castle using traditional timber roll design for expansion and jointing.

• Replacement of many gutters using code 7 and 8 lead which occur behind every parapet wall around the castle. In all some 400mtrs have been installed of the several phases

• Manufacture and installation of code 7 sandcast lead rainwater pipes and rainwater heads to match existing were able.

• A close working relationship has been required to overcome many challanging design situations

• Value of works: -

Approximately £200,00.00 over Phases 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 current.

Architect: - Peter G Skinner. Historic Architect.Elm House 12 Bollington Rd, Bollington, and Cheshire. SK10 5EF.

Main contractor: - Peter T Griffiths, Lon Pedr, Bryn Lupus Rd, Llandros, and Llandudno. LL30 1SR .