Blundell Castle, Edenderry, Co. Offaly

Descriptions

The works consist of the erection of scaffolding, designed and certified to provide access to all work locations.When temporary supports have been installed the ivy on the walls is to be treated with suitable herbicide and allowed to die back. Ivy stripping will proceed in those areas only where the ivy is dead. Substantial aerial roots shall also be individually treated by drilling and filling with the herbicide, which shall then be sealed in place. Scaffolding will be required for ivy removal. On removal of the dead ivy the entire work locations shall be repointed in accordance with the specification. The core shall be grouted and stitched as necessary and unstable and overhanging masonry shall be stitched in place, using stainless steel twist ties. The exposed wall tops shall be flaunched. Work shall then proceed to the other areas specified and generally as set out above. The location of each work area is indicated on the sketches appended. The contractor shall visit the site to evaluate the quantum of work to be undertaken.