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When a listed prefabricated property was in need of a survey of its timbers the owners called upon Dorset based Timberwise at Sherborne to provide expert advice on eradicating woodworm and treating fungal decay.

Corrugated house in Sherborne

The house, which dates back to the late 1800′s  is one of the last few examples standing of a full sized corrugated iron house in the UK. Originally these pre fabricated buildings were designed for export to part of the ‘Empire” so to have one in such good condition in the UK is exceptionally rare. Originally from London the property was transported by rail to Sherborne and erected in 1889 where it was the home of a local pharmacist.
The property is of timber frame construction, clad with tin and pannelled inside with match wood. Our woodworm survey discovered activity of woodworm in some lower parts of the timber which will benefit from our woodworm treatments.  These treatments will help make this historic local house remain a local feature for many years to come.
For more information on woodworm and our woodworm eradication visit our woodworm pages or call 0800 288 8660.