There is a huge responsibility on all parties when working on a monument to our national heritage such as Windsor Castle. The project involved reinstating seven roofs which had been removed several hundred years ago. Structural steel was required to reduce the load on the ancient stone corbels and traditional timber framing was used to form the roof structures.

The building we were commissioned to work on was curved and narrow and the seven roofs created hugely complex details. This was further complicated by the requirement to manufacture and incorporate two large cast iron skylights and three cast iron glazed roof hatches. The resulting details tested our lead smiths ability to the full, particularly as all the details had to be bossed and finished traditionally. They passed with flying colours!

Other works included the manufacture and installation of two cast iron fire-escapes, stabilising a 20 metre stone tower with chemical anchors and steel straps, the installation of lead down pipes and the re-location of a William IV decorative lead hopper; estimated value - £40,000.00!!