Workmen erect scaffolding at the top of iconic spire

[TEESSIDE SCAFFOLDER]

Workmen erect scaffolding at the top of iconic spire

Published on Tuesday 31 January 2012 13:57



Scaffolding on the spire of St Wulframs church. 085C


WORKMEN at St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham have been able to enjoy one of the best views in the county while installing scaffolding at the top of the iconic spire.


Repairs are are being planned to the 277ft steeple after it was discovered that cracks had begun appearing in the stonework.

The damage has been caused by the deterioration of iron cramps designed to hold the stones in place.

A framework of metal struts has been installed inside the spire, and the next stage of the work will be to fit strong wooden splints outside the affected area.

The platform has been installed at the bottom of the damaged area.

Permanent repairs to the spire are expected to take place in the summer of 2013.

The photo by Journal photographer Toby Roberts shows the structure close to the top of the celebrated building. Photo: 085C

 

[Poledancer]

great piece of scaffolding, reminds me of the fred dibner days. But how the hell did they erect that complying with the work at height regs ?

 

[TEESSIDE SCAFFOLDER]

Well 1 rule for one and another for the next man

 

[general manager]

Who did the design drawing for that

 

[Doddle]

Not scaffs. You can see Steeplejacks done it

 

[john the manc]

Not scaffs. You can see Steeplejacks done it

True. A classic steeplejack job.

 

[general manager]

Should still come under HSE regulations and therefore a design drawing is required

 

[tokwitney]

I would love to see a HSE inspector climb up that to inspect it..

 

[Tony Mason]

They must have worked to up to date regs.

 

[Dass]

I thought the minimum width for a working platform was 600mm?
That platform is only two boards wide (450mm)

 

[Poledancer]

Thats the sort of job id get called out to do an anchor pull test on:bigsmile: