Aalbäumleturm in Aalen: Refurbishment by May 1st completed!

Aalbäumleturm in Aalen: Refurbishment by May 1st completed!

renovation work at the Aalbäumleturm in Aalen started about a week ago and are said to be completed on time for May 1st. Project manager Vinzenz Krieger states that the 26 -meter -high tower, which is located at 702 meters above normal zero, is supposed to shine in new splendor. The work includes the installation of a 26 -meter -long steel support, which serves to stabilize the tower.

To raise the steel parts through the tower, two large car cranes were used. The northeastern Douglasia trunk of the tower showed cracks caused by torsional forces caused by wind and weather. To install the necessary steel support, part of the tower roof had to be cut out. Ralf Peschel, owner of the crane company, reports on the challenges in lifting the parts, in particular on the basis of the conical form of Douglasienstramme.

secured work and safety precautions

The steel support is still attached to the wooden trunk with steel cuffs before the renovation is considered to be completed. During the work, the Aalbäumbleturm remains closed to the public up to and including April 30th. Compliance with this block is monitored by the local police to prevent vandalism. So there was an incident recently in which seat belts were cut by unknown people, which could have been potentially dangerous.

The renovation of the Aalbäumleturm is not only a technical but also a cultural undertaking. Such projects often represent a challenge, since they have to meet both the requirements of monument protection and modern demands on security and aesthetics. According to Bauschyerinstitut , the cooperation between specialists is essential to find solutions for the frequent problems in the renovation of historical buildings.

If work on the Aalbäumbleturm progresses, those responsible hope that visitors will be able to enjoy the tower to the fullest again in May. Further information on the developments can be found in the article by Schwäbische Post .