Tag: "cleaning"

Cleanliness is next to Godliness...
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Cleanliness is next to Godliness…

By admin on Mar 22, 2010 in DOFF System, Machynlleth Clock Tower

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...
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A stitch in time…

By admin on Mar 22, 2010 in Machynlleth Clock Tower

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 [...]