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Cleanliness is next to Godliness…
Our recent restoration work over at Machynlleth also involved a very careful cleaning of the historic surfaces.
Cleaning any historic surface requires careful thought. Some cleaning processes used can actually harm the building and accelerate erosion.
Cleaning of some terracotta façades in the 1980’s has actually resulted in some buildings being demolished.
This is why Grosvenor Construction provides [...]
A stitch in time…
There’s no doubting the courage and tenacity of the local townfolk of Machynlleth, Wales, who have campaigned tirelessly with literally ‘time against them.’
The old clock tower of Machynlleth has taken on iconic status for the town because of it’s key location and also because of it’s beautiful Gothic style. But its future was in jeopardy [...]
Conservation and Sustainability
Grosvenor Construction has an Environmental Management System which monitors our impact upon the environment and enables the improvement of such an impact. Such a system when tied in with our conservation based approach adds a real dynamic to the protection and conservation of our environment.
Conserving and protecting a building doesn’t just enable its survival for [...]
Enhancing the Historic Environment
Grosvenor Construction has an impassioned approach to the historic environment and its conservation. We are driven by a philosophy which is underpinned by a real respect for the sanctity of Britain’s heritage. Many customers have spoken of our professional and enthusiastic outlook which has a palpable result in the quality of our workmanship.
Heritage Skills
Grosvenor Construction believes that the most important factor in any business is its people. Along with this comes a recognition that there are many hundred’s of years experience in traditional building skills retained within the Company as a whole.
Our services and knowledge attest to the general principles of building conservation and include:
non-destructive [...]
Holy Cross, Woodchurch
Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch is in Woodchurch, an area of Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, England (grid reference SJ276869). The church is a Grade II listed building.It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Birkenhead.
Using modern structural engineering technology alongside traditional craftsmanship, Grosvenor Construction have [...]
Lady Lever Art Gallery
The Lady Lever Art Gallery was founded by William Hesketh Lever (1851-1925) and is dedicated to the memory of his wife Elizabeth. The gallery contains the best of his personal art collection.
Grosvenor Construction have recently been involved with alterations to this historic and iconic building to change the access in order to provide full [...]
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle was built between 1283 and 1289 during King Edward I’s second campaign in North Wales. The design and work was overseen by master mason James of St. George using 1,500 labourers and stonemasons. An estimated £15,000 (£162 million in 2009) was spent building the castle and the town’s defences, the largest single sum [...]
Pointing The Way
Grosvenor Construction are specialists in the use of Lime Mortar.
It’s specification, preparation and application require a considerable amount of knowledge combined with experience.
On a recent project over at Machynlleth in Wales, Grosvenor were responsible for re-pointing the famous Clock Tower.
Below is a photographic record of some of the application stages of lime mortar pointing at [...]
Lime Mortar
The special qualities of lime mortar have been known for centuries, but it is only recently that its reputation has been enhanced by its environmentally friendly qualities.
When used correctly lime mortar allows buildings to ‘breathe’ and is also important in avoiding frost damage to brick and stonework by acting as a ’sacrificial’ agent.
Specifying and [...]
