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. The Museum . The Shop . The
Exhibits .
The Library .
NEWS!
The
Museum Extension
From Hole
in the Ground to Grand Opening!
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Tuesday, August
16, 2005
Here are the deep
joists which will support the upper floor. They have been designed
to take the weight of Museum exhibits in storage.
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Wednesday, August
17, 2005
Today the roof
timbers are being fixed in place.
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The roof structure
is making good progress.
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Thursday, August
18, 2005
The roof is underfelted,
protecting the inside of the extension from the elements. This is just as
well! Friday's torrential rain would have soaked everything. Tiling will begin
next week.
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Monday, August
22, 2005
The tiling of the
roof begins as planned but the storm clouds are gathering! While
the rain is pouring down there is plenty to do inside. The upper
floor insulation and decking is underway and electrical wiring
is about to start.
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Thursday, August
25, 2005
Wind, rain, hail,
thunder and lightning all hit Steyning in a week of unpredictable
weather. When the skies cleared, the roofers scrambled up to
add a few more tiles before the next onslaught. Carpentry and electrical
wiring are forging ahead inside and, despite the weather, doesn't
the extension look smart with its new red roof!
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