Copper Drainways

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This project involved rebuilding the drainways, replacing ice damaged slate and installing snowrails.

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During the architect's inspection of the project it was discovered that the drainways were totally deteriorated.

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The wood frames were so rotted that the drainways had collapsed.

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As the wood frame was uncovered it became apparent why the drainway had collapsed.

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In one section only four supports were intact.

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The old copper liner and rotted frame were removed.

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The stone ledge had to be repaired before the frame could be rebuilt.

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The ledge was repaired and anchor bolts were set in the stone.

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A wood base was fastened to the anchor bolts.

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The back wall was rebuilt.

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After the ledge and back wall were rebuilt the framework for the dainway was started.

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The new fascia was installed and the ice damaged slate were removed.

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The framework was lined with ice and water shield.

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The drainway frame has been rebuilt and is ready for the copper liner.

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The copper liner was installed. Ice guard was installed above the drainway.

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New slate were installed over the ice guard.

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New copper tins and counter flashing were installed at the walls.

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Snowrails were installed to protect the new drainway and pedestrians from ice and snow slides.

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Two completed drainway sections seen from the scaffolding.

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The restored drainways on the east side of the church.

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The new snowrails hold back the snow and let it melt slowly without damaging the drainway.

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Initially snowrails were not installed above the west drainway. After the first winter snowrails were added.