When this expanse of brick wall beside the Old River Ancholme in Brigg was replaced five years ago there were some who felt the colour chosen was a shade too vibrant.
But it was also suggested back in 2013 that the brickwork would weather, and it has, as demonstrated by these recently taken views from Brigg Blog.
We took them from the towpath, close to what anglers know as the Spring's Stretch of the waterway.
Today it forms part of the Ancholme Valley Way which will eventually make it possible to walk or cycle between Brigg and South Ferriby.
We've also included a picture (below) from five years ago to refresh your memory when the brickwork was a lighter shade of pale!
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| Part of the new wall nearing completion in February 2013 when the brickwork had a stronger colour. |
Obviously, you don't mean that the brickwork is spalling and cracking, but to the natural growth of mould and algea on the structure.
ReplyDeleteAlgea is a good indicator of air quality...cf the amount of algea on gravestones in the countryside with the gravestones in an industrial zone.
Gardner's often use the trick of toning down new concrete plant containers by painting them with raw egg - this attracts and hastens the growth of mould and algea allowing pots to blend into the gardenscape.
Here ends my limited knowledge of gardening!