Apply corrugated iron sheets onto building shells.
The free-standing building had been selected for the first concerted effort on the factory buildings' cladding and a corner completed. More flattened sheets were laid in place to confirm the arrangement. A different contact adhesive was tried, which was more fluid and could be applied with a small flat brush. This was not only easier to apply, but also had greater adhesion.
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| All loose laid panels except for left hand corner. |
Once the layout was confirmed, panels were applied. The final effect was somehow far more effective than the thinner sheet material used for the loading dock. Each panel seemed more realistic and distinct from the others. Maybe the almost invisible bolt detail makes the difference. We were very pleased.
Next - Apart from more cladding, the openings will be carefully cut out. Windows will be drawn and 3D printed, similar to the engine shed windows. The Westinghouse site buildings offer a range of pane sizes and orientation that gives both character and a free hand in design.
