The beginning phases of a project
to build a structural steel conservatory
under an existing roof!
We replaced the original columns
by jacking the roof up and putting in
these large square columns with floating feet.
between each column we built double doors
with arched transom and panels for glass
panels and doors on site ready to install
we designed a mechanism for installing on top
of the stone floor so we could weld the sections in place
the install plates in action
section at a time - we lift them in place by hand, align, and weld
almost finished and doors working!
project two begins -
to patinate the steel to match the copper roof
working with products from Sculpt Nouveau....
we begin with two coats of primer on the structure
we caulk all seams
for air tight future environment in the Conservatory
we begin the patina process
needing just the right mix
of light and temperature
the patina well under way
working with a true chemical reaction
and protecting the steel at the same time
creating the similar texture of verdi gris
seen on the roof above
finished!
a picture of the whole yet to be added!
