Feb
24
Under Surveyors Fotofile, Timber Engineering | by Phil_Lund
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.
Jan
19
Under Case Studies, Timber Engineering | by Phil_Lund
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.
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.
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 288 8660.
Mar
26
Under General News, Timber Engineering | by Philip Lund
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.
Mar
20
Under Timber Engineering | by Philip Lund
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
As part of the restoration Timberwise begin structural timber repairs in the winding engine house and repairs to the roof of the former substation. The engine house is home to one of only two twin-cylinder vertical steam engines in England that is still standing in their original site. The timber replacement work been undertaken by Timberwise is part of a £2 million restoration project to finally convert the colliery buildings into a visitors centre. Due to open at the end of 2009, from a glass lift visitors will be able to see the steam engine in all its glory.
Timberwise are proud to be a part of this historic restoration project.
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When an out break of wet rot was identified on a beam end following a leaky roof at Leicester County Cricket Club the Timberwise team were on hand to help out with our timber resin repair system. Timberwise were asked to pull together a specification for the repairing of the damaged timber in the most sympathetic way possible. As our company name suggest we are experts in timber care and as such came up with an ideal timber repair solution!
