15th October 2008
Photos by Harris Digital Productions
Scaffolding now surrounds the new balustrade and cage
The four balustrade sections are welded together.
A black sheet is used to help reduce the airflow caused by the wind during the welding process
Two sections, which were welded together during the installation on Saturday
Black tape is applied to protect the area around the join to be filled
The two joints being welded together (filled)
The entire join is welded together
The flux cored welding leaves a slag residue on the weld, which is carefully removed with a chisel.
The welded area is then carefully ground flush and polished
Polishing the welded area.
After a great deal of effort - it is possible to create perfect finishes
The top of the cage, which is surrouned by scaffolding.
A 2mm-thick stainless steel cable mesh will later be stretched over the outside of the cage frame and inside the balustrade, then woven onto 8mm-thick stainless steel rods welded to the structural elements.
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29 November, 2008