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Stainless or other wire ropes can also be employed to withstand
lateral movement such as where all the rafters are ‘racking’ – that is
to say the apex of the roof has shifted sideways at right angles to the
line of the trusses. In that case tensioned wires fixed diagonally across
the rafters can add some triangulation, which will prevent further
movement. Timber or solid steel straps can be used in a similar way, but
it is frequently a neater and more easily installed solution to use wires.
However, the strength of the wire in tension must be able to withstand
the loads involved in service or they will simply stretch and become
ineffective.
Clearly, there are many possibilities for repair. The right solution is
the one which works for the building (and ideally for the client as well).
Probably the conservation principle to which you should give most
emphasis is minimising the extent of intervention. Each technique and
each material has pros and cons, but we generally find that the minimal
intervention approach will lead to a cost-effective solution which saves
surrounding historic fabric. If this means the repair is visible, well at
least it’s honest and with a spark of creativity can be made tidy and
aesthetically pleasing.
Acknowledgement
Working on timber repair solutions with Patrick Stow & Associates over
the years has inspired me greatly, for which I’d like to thank him.
Robin Russell
BEng(Hons) is Director of Corbel Conservation Ltd
). He has over 25 years of
management experience and believes that his firm of contractors
can provide the best historic building repairs by ensuring that
his managers fully understand the engineering options and the
conservation approach.
A simple plate repair to withstand roof-spread by preventing the collar from pulling further
out of its morticed joint with the truss-leg
The whole end of this beam had decayed. An inverted T-shaped stainless steel flitch plate
was let into the underside of the beam and bolted through to the top side of the beam. The
end of the flitch plate was formed into a box section which extended the end of the beam to a
point where it could bear on the substantial window lintel. The repair was dog-legged to sit
behind the sloped soffit.
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ANELAYS
William Anelay Limited, Murton Way, Osbaldwick,
York YO19 5UW
Tel 01904 412624 Fax 01904 413535
Email
BUILDING AND RESTORATION CONTRACTORS
: Founded in 1747,
William Anelay Ltd is a building contractor that specialises in
the refurbishment, restoration and conservation of historic and
listed buildings and properties, delivering award-winning projects
throughout the UK. The company employs in-house stonemasons,
joiners, leadworkers, bricklayers and roofers, many of which are
heritage CSCS card holders, supported by a customer focused
management and staff team. CHAS accredited, Constructionline
registered, LCA and FTMRC vetted and member of the Stone
Federation Great Britain. Recent projects include Althorp
House, Chatsworth House, York Minster Chapter House, Astley
Castle, churches and listed private residential properties.
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BAKERS OF DANBURY LTD
Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB
Tel 01245 225876 Fax 01245 226821
Email
HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION AND SPECIALIST JOINERY
MANUFACTURERS
: Established in 1878 Bakers is a traditional
contractor specialising in conservation and repair of historic
buildings, churches, ancient monuments and residential
properties. The company’s expert masons, carpenters, joiners
and stone masons have long been associated with many of the
region’s fine buildings. The specialist joinery department provides
a full design and manufacture service for high quality joinery
and furniture for civic, private and ecclesiastical clients.
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BENNIE HISTORIC CONSERVATION
Cranford Road, Burton Latimer,
Northamptonshire NN15 5TB
Tel 01536 720410 Fax 01536 723914
Email
CONSERVATION CONTRACTORS
: Bennie Historic Conservation is
experienced in the field of conservation, restoration and enhancement
of significant properties and monuments. It is established within the
Peter Bennie group of companies and formed by a group of experienced
individuals with specialist skills and resources to advise on, as well as
maintain, some of the country’s most important buildings, monuments
and works of art. Bennie Historic Conservation can manage everything
from large estate restoration to the conservation of small local
buildings and monuments delivered with careful consideration at all
times. The company acts as main contractor or as a specialist to larger
contracts if required. See also: display entry in this section, page 63.
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BETWEEN TIME LTD
Bachelors Hall, High Street, Stanstead Abbotts,
Nr Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 8AB
Tel 01920 877822 Fax 01920 877933
Email
BUILDING CONSERVATION CONTRACTORS
: Specialising in the traditional
repair and extension of listed buildings and period properties,
churches, museums and other heritage sites throughout Hertfordshire,
West Essex and North and East London. Teams of skilled craftsmen
work with lime renders, mortars, plasters and limewashes, renewing
oak timber framing, architectural joinery, brickwork, leadwork
and old tile roofing. Great care is taken to match original materials
and use traditional methods where appropriate. Clients include
the National Trust, English Heritage, museums, estates and private
clients. Total project management up to £450,000, and specialist
subcontractor contracts. See also: display entry in this section, page 63.
