Soda Blasting at St Fagans National History Museum
St Fagan’s National History Museum is an important part of south Wales’ culture, heritage and education. The open-air museum first opened in 1948, and houses over 50 historical buildings from various periods across history that have been painstakingly dismantled and reconstructed in the St Fagan’s grounds.
The museum is a busy place, often hosting traditional crafts, activities, and demonstrations. Generations of visitors have many memories of school trips to the museum, and later taking their own children to the museum. It is a place where history comes to life, and you can see how Welsh people lived, worked, and relaxed throughout the years.
APT was called in to clean the inside of the large chimney of the farmhouse. The chimney was suffering from years of soot and sticky bitumen, and the onsite conservationists were shocked to discover that the build was as thick as 3 inches in some places. Due to the age and the historical importance of the building, as well as its constant presence in the public eye, it was crucial that the original stone underneath was not at risk of damage.
The team from APT successfully employed the use of our soda blasting equipment to complete the work. Soda blasting was the perfect method to use, as it is quick, and can remove all traces of dirt without damaging the original substrate. The chimney looked brand new when our team had finished.
