Update as at 14 April 2014 and Mystery 'Deposit'

Dear all,

Our scaffold has now finally been constructed by ASC and was finally signed over to James Breck's last week. 

Montgomery Street elevation
as at  04 April 2014

Corner View of Scaffold
as at 05 April 2014 (1)

Brunswick Street elevation of scaffold
as at 04 April 2014

Corner View of scaffold
as at 05 April 2014 (2)

Brunswick Street elevation
as at 04 April 2014 

Brunswick Street elevation close up
as at 04 April 2014

              

Scaffold materials in the garden 

as at 07 April 2014

Rear corner elevation before scaffold
as at  07 April 2014

This handover enabled DM Hall and James Breck to both survey the building up close to assess the work required against the original scope of work estimated by Greig Adams in Nov 2011.   As a result some specific stones have been marked up for repair with chalk 'x's as shown, here:

Decayed stone
marked for repair

Decayed stone -
and a Breck's person!

Decayed stone
marked for repair 2

David Burrup from DM Hall then forwarded on Wednesday last week, the latest update from Breck's, which shows that as suspected, the priority focus is still on that rear mutual chimney to Montgomery Street (H)  

• All properties have been accessed with all bar 1 flat to have either the open flues blocked or the gas appliances disconnected.

•  Stonework as marked yesterday (Tue 8th April 2014) will be measured up by our stone supplier tomorrow.

• Chimney scaffolds to G & F were originally programmed to be completed following lead installations however due to the concern over the rear mutual chimney we are currently building the access scaffolding. This will allow for removal of the rear chimney render and subsequent assessed of the substrate.

• Glazing replacements to the cupola were measured up today (Wed 9th April 2014?).

• We will proceed meantime with lead work to chimney D E and F upon completion of the scaffolding.

• Works to chimney C to await further instruction following decision regarding existing render.

• Items 3.06 and 6.04 postponed until further notice as discussed on site.

• Removal of existing satellite dishes to chimneys G & H are planned for Friday of this week (11th April 2014).

As any further updates are provided, I'll aim to share them here.  

In the meantime, we have to expect it to be a bit messy for a while, so, many thanks to Gavin for minimising that by giving the lower levels a good sweep.  With all this work going on it is more important than ever that we, as owners and residents living here, take steps to keep the area as clear, tidy and safe as we can.  

With this in mind, please would the person(s) responsible for the mystery 'deposit' of this blue floor covering to the basement early on Friday afternoon please make arrangements for its immediate removal, thanks.

If you have any questions please email bsora@hotmail.co.uk.  

Catriona
for
BSORA