Conservation and Heritage
Muckross House restoration works was a high-profile refurbishment project by Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd with regard to the standing and significance of Muckross House in Ireland’s heritage and its iconic status as a tourist destination.
Eamon Costello were awarded the restoration project having earlier completed similar work on a smaller scale in Phase 1. The latest phase consists of removing, refurbishing and re-installing 74 No. substantial windows to the Western and Northern Facades of Muckross House, while ensuring the houses security and protection of fixtures and fittings along with adjacent shrubbery and garden features. These frames were predominantly lead lined, steel framed, with occasional windows being timber sash.
Externally significant lead and roof repair works to the valleys, bay windows, and stone string course were completed. Cast Iron rainwater goods were removed from the façade for refurbishment and refitting.
Also at roof level further works were awarded to conserve and repair deteriorated chimney caps – removing full caps, installing lead aprons and reinstating same.
Elsewhere stone repairs to architectural features were completed to mitigate against natural weathering and prevent further deterioration.
