Timber Repair & Restoration
Although increasing use is made of modern materials such as steel, plastic and concrete in construction, timber remains the most versatile. Today's requirements for loadings and resistance to decay have created a need to use modern technology to upgrade and preserve timber to maintain its enviable reputation.
Amongst the specialist skills offered are:
Preservation treatments
Used against fungal decay (dry and wet rot) and wood boring insects such as the Weevil and House Longhorn beetles.
Upgrading
Insertion of flitch plates or steel reinforcement into bressumer beams or purlins to strengthen and increase the load bearing capacity.
Shake Injection
Pinning and injection splits and shakes to improve fire resistance and rebound de-laminations to regain the original strength.
Epoxy Repairs
To repair decayed or damaged members to reintroduce original profiles and improve structural stability of distressed timbers and structures.
Using timber of original type to splice / scarf in repairs or replace whole members.