Near the end of the nineteenth century the wooden components were replaced by pieces fabricated from iron.
There are no wooden components which might catch fire and create dust.
The wing structure was mostly metal, with some wooden components, then fabric covered.
The local limestone and brick structure is still largely intact, although it is missing most of its wooden components.
The masonry and most of the wooden spans were complete in 1866, but then a tornado severely damaged the wooden components on July 25, 1866.
Iron fittings could replace wooden components gradually, allowing major alterations to take place over a long period.
The use of wooden components would show great influence in Terry's later career.
Glue, screws, rivets and/or nails are used to join the wooden components.
The site's wooden components deteriorated long ago.
From 1945 the company made furniture and other wooden components for industry until glider production could begin again in 1951.
