As the name Timberwise suggests we are experts in the world of timber maintenance.  We are normally associated with such timber problems as dry rot, wet rot and woodworm but we are also experts in timber replacement techniques where wood has suffered at the hands of fungal decay.

This picture was taken at Llay Miners Welfare in Wrexham, North Wales. The picture clearly shows the steel shuttering and re-enforcing bar around the timber supporting arch which had been the victim of dry rot. As a result of using this timber repair technique minimum disruption was caused to the old and complex roof system.

Timberwise have a range of sympathetic timber replacement solutions at their disposal to solve any timber repair problems. Defects can be repaired quickly, economically and in-situ using a variety of specially formulated resins, coupled with innovative application techniques.

For more specialist information on our range of timber engineering services visit our timber engineering page.

The church of St Mary Magdalene has stood at the heart of the village of Geddington near Kettering for over 1000 years. Over time the building has stood firm against all the British weather can throw at it but when a problem was discovered with timber decay in the oak beams in the roof Timberwise were on hand to help.

Geddington Church

Upon inspection of the timbers there were 3 damaged beams that were showing signs of wet rot decay at the bearing ends as a result of a leaking parapet gutter. Timberwise were asked to provide a specification to repair the damaged timbers invisibly. As experts in timber repair we had the perfect timber repair solution for this problem!

Our timber repair specification involved the cutting back of the rotton ends of the timber. At the sound end of the timber beam steel reinforcement bars  were to be installed into the timber. A “shutter” then needed to be  formed and a new solid resin end put in place. The pictures below show how this method of timber repair was done as well as demonstrating how it was done with minimum disruption to the very old and complex roof structure.

Internal view of a timber beam end

Internal view of timber beam with support bracket in place

Internal view of timber beams and roof structure

External view of timber decay to timber beam end

Steel bars and shutter prior to resin application

External view showing the removed parapet stone work

For timber repairs trust the timber repair experts – Trust Timberwise!

Timberwise have many years experience in the treating of damaged timbers and using timber resin repairs on rotted wood. For more information on our expertise in timber engineering visit our timber engineering  pages or call 0800 99 11 00

Northorpe Hall

Northorpe Hall in Mirfield, West Yorkshire – is a fantastic grade 2 listed property that is home to Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust. To give extra space at the hall the trust opted to convert a listed 500 year old barn to give them the extra space that they required for a training center. Work started in February 2009 to convert the barn and open up the inside to show the oak timbers  in their full glory.

Timberwise as experts in timber replacement were called upon to repair the oak timbers where they were found to be damaged. The replacing of the damaged timbers involved the use of advanced timber resin technology to create a strong replacement to the rotton timber.

Timber replacement experts in Leeds

The pictures show the delicate timber repair work that was carried out on the  barn.

Timberwise have a range of timber replacement solutions at their disposal to solve timber repair problems. Defects can be repaired economically and in-situ using a variety of specially formulated resins, coupled with innovative application techniques. For more information on our range of timber engineering services visit our timber engineering page.

When a former colliery in Nottingham  needed help with replacing damaged timbers Timberwise were on hand to provide expert advice with a range of timber replacement solutions.

Bestwood  Country Park in Nottingham has an illustrious history.  From the 1680’s when, Charles II leased Bestwood Lodge and its grounds to his mistress Nell Gwynne  through to the late 1880s when Bestwood saw the rapid growth of  Bestwood Colliery within the park. This growth was later  assisted by the  industrial revolution which brought with it  iron smelting at the site.  Coal production was eventually ceased at Bestwood in 1967.

Since coming under the ownership of  Nottinghamshire and Gedling Borough Councils in the early 1980’s  the former colliery site and pit tip were completely relandscaped and important conservation areas were also designated within the park. Restoration of Bestwood Park’s colliery winding engine house was also undertaken which has now been preserved as a working monument to Bestwood’s industrial past.

Bestwood Colliery Winding House

Damaged Roof at Bestwood Colliery

Timberwise are proud to be a part of this historic restoration project.

For more details of Timber Engineering click here.