Up close and personal at Penicuik Town Hall

13th February 2021

Work has started on the stone restoration work to the Town Hall.The architect and the contractor’s stone mason have been inspecting the stone up close from the scaffolding .Each stone has been assessed in terms of it’s condition and whether it should be replaced with new or repaired and descaled . Some stonework will be cleaned and moss and lichen removed carefully to ensure that the stone is not damaged.

Stone to be replaced
Inspecting weathered detailing
Careful stone cleaning required
Inspecting rain water goods
Stonework to be carefully cleaned

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