Here is an informal collection of photos and comment from previous projects.
We repaired the brickwork to this end of terrace house and then repointed the whole elevation in lime mortar.
Close up green oak... sorry but I can't resist a good abstract “Art photo”!
A very small job, but by fitting a lead diverter the rainwater now runs into the gutter.
A secret lead valley, that's no longer as secret!
Yes, the gable end has fallen away from the rest of the building, without the scaffold it would have collapsed. It was completely dismantled to repair it.
A truly fantastic and ancient wattle and daub panel. Note the new sole plate already fitted, this panel was later repaired.
Nice eaves rafter detail ready to be felted and battened.
Creasing tile sill with repaired oak frame. The lead light will be repaired later. All not quite finished but I'm sure you get the idea.
Small brick panel on replaced green oak sole plate on stonework below.
Magnificent old oak frame and original brick infill panels. This required only the most minor of sensitive repointing round the perimeter.
A small new roof to shed the water from the top of a brick buttress. Clay tiles with an oak barge board and lead flashing to the top.
A completed lead flashing. This was part of a total chimney rebuild we undertook.
A new casement window for a local farmhouse.
A new casement window for a local farmhouse fitted in to place.
Yet another chimney, the original was demolished and the new one built using lime mortar. We were asked to leave the lead flashings in place.
The old oak rafters are being covered in felt and batten.
A little bit of green oak work.
Green Oak mortise and tenon joint.
The much valued carpenters' marks, even after 300 years still clearly visible!
The repair of defects such as this frost damaged brick are a regular part of our working year.
Ridge tiles removed and ready for cleaning and re-use. We always try to re-use the existing materials where we can.
Historical roof timbers against a blue sky... I love a good “Art Photo”!
The tile hanging and oak rafters are exposed now the roof tiling has been removed.
The historic rafters are now exposed and are in excellent condition.
It doesn't get any better than this! A swepped valley with thatch to the roof, It was a genuine privilege to do this.
Just about finished… note the lead soakers used to weather the intersection of the valley, gable end and lower roof slope.
Thatching
Working with other trades is always nice and gives us the chance to learn new skills and understand crafts we wouldn’t normally encounter. Here are a few pics of a thatching project we were part of…
The use of metal brackets to strengthen timber structures is a proven conservation technique and one we have used many times.
A newly built lime and stone panel, clay peg tiling and soaker abutment with valley boards above ready to take a swepped tiled valley and thatch roof…. For me that adds up to exciting times and lots to look forward to…
The old chimney had completely failed and was allowing water to penetrate, so we demolished it, cleaned up the bricks and rebuilt it with a new lead tray at the base to prevent damp.
Another chimney, but this time we used new bricks, note the neat and tidy leadwork…. Our signature!
Happiness is: … a favourite chisel and a job to use it on…
Making these things doesn’t even feel like work…
Note the flush fitting hinges!
The new door is now ready to be used for the first time…
A new stone window frame ready for installation.
Just waiting for the new glass...
Lattice window installed into stone frame
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