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Norman & Underwood�s Roofing & Stained Glass Division has secured a second prestigious contract at Salisbury Cathedral, building on the strength of the excellent work the firm recently carried out on the Cathedral�s nave.
The internationally renowned roofing specialists are to replace the lead and restore the timberwork of the Cathedral�s North Transept, North Choir and North Choir Aisles. This job will require over 150 tonnes of lead, which will be cast and transported to Salisbury from Norman & Underwood�s own sand cast lead facility at the Company headquarters in the centre of Leicester.
This major contract will require eight of the firm�s most experienced roofing craftsmen, working on the roof�s lead, existing boarding and timberwork.
Undertaking repairs to the oakwork of the various roofs, the firm will make good use of its recently acquired �10,000 microboring equipment, which helped to ensure the structural stability of the oak timbers in previous phases of work carried out by the Company.
Norman & Underwood�s craftsmen will again work closely with the Cathedral�s architects, archaeologists and structural engineers, ensuring that all work carried out preserves the original features of the Cathedral.
Jonathan Castleman, Norman & Underwood�s Roofing & Stained Glass Division Director comments: �We are very pleased to gain the contract to restore and preserve the fabric of this fine building.
�The majority of our work is through recommendation, and to continually gain contracts in this way, helps to further establish the Company amongst the industry�s leading craftsmen.�
Norman & Underwood�s Roofing & Stained Glass Division is also currently working on Chatsworth House and Canterbury Cathedral and has also just been awarded the Copper Development Association�s �Highly Commended for Craftsmanship� Certificate.
Ends 12th August 2002 (Words 285)
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