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technical guidance

In this section of the website you will find technical guidance notes in relation to various aspects of architectural ironwork. Little research has been done in this field to date, and the information given here is largely based on accumulated technical experience.

This information is given in good faith and may be used as you see fit with a reference to source. We assume no liability for the advice given here.

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technical articles
 
  TITLE DESCRIPTION
1. Conservation & restoration philosophy One to keep you awake at night...
2. Assessment A guide to assessing wrought and cast structures
3. Recording A guide to recording techniques
4. Dismantling Advice on dismantling iron structures
5. Cleaning Techniques which can be employed for cleaning cast and wrought iron
6. Repair techniques Discussion around repair techniques
7. Coating ironwork Our preference for coating cast and wrought iron
8. Pattern making Design and manufacturing of patterns for cast iron
9. Casting in greensand The greensand process for architectural cast iron
10. Specification for historic architectural cast iron projects A general specification for cast iron projects
11. Cold removal of ironwork fragments from sandstone copes A guide to removing railing stubs from copes
12. Installation of railings and panels Best practice for the installation of railings and panels
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