BCM Steeplejacks – Scotland

Author: BCM Steeplejacks

  • Spire stabilisation and lime pointing

    Spire stabilisation and lime pointing

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    This 2015 job involved stabilisation of the head of the spire followed by full rake out and repointing.

    We also carried out more minor tasks like painting the finial and fitting mesh to louvre windows to prevent birds getting in and making a mess of the inside.

    We fitted four large and strong copper cramps to stabilise the head of the spire. This was the clients favoured approach as the Church could not afford a full rebuild. This repair will keep the spire stable for a great many years to come (it will see all of us out).

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  • Louvre painting

    Louvre painting

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    The 3 pictures below show louvre windows we recently painted.

    We used, as always, an extremely high quality and expensive timber preserving paint. We continue to specify the stuff in spite of its cost, as it lasts so long and looks so good.

    This picture was taken just after application of the 2nd coat (paint still wet).

  • General Assembly banners

    General Assembly banners

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    For a number of years we have erected the banners for the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly at their HQ on Edinburgh’s Mound.

  • Spire slate patching

    Spire slate patching

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    Just a few shots showing a small slate patching job on a slated spire in Perthshire, Scotland.

    The final shot shows the nuisance factor of having a smartphone at work – too many emails that have to be answered.

Contact Details

BCM Steeplejacks Ltd
21 St. Dunstans Park
Melrose
Roxburghshire
TD6 9LF

01896 820 404
07779 947 918

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