One of the managers of the consolidation companies is a close friend, so we were able to head up under their jurisdiction.
Again, the south and north towers are spotless inside, as is the nave (apart from the obvious 3 holes in the roof..).
The stained glass, even directly under the collapsed sections were intact (and being meticulously removed)
The wall sections on the shorter arms of the roof section were the most unstable parts, as the roof and beams are obviously gone. The North wall was already reinforced, and they were in the process of doing the same on the south wall.
One of the biggest challenges will be removing the scaffolding, which is melted, twisted and a general mess.
It was also incredible to see cooled lead flows from the mouths of the gargoyles.
Again, the resounding feeling from the visit and the workers was one of hope and relief.
The press were going through the same day I was there, there are surely similar / better images that mine online.
I don't think that's a good situation, but it has nothing to do with selling rights to a private entity.
I don't understand what report the article is reacting to, because Vannucci's study is three years old and I haven't heard anything concerning on that topic lately.
Oh and if you don't mind me asking, were you invited to the rooftop because you were involved in the spire study before? Or did you take part in the operations?