Assessment and repair of structural timber
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Repairs become necessary when a building is no longer safe or serviceable for its intended purpose, or to restore or improve its appearance, performance or function.
Timber structures can be repaired using traditional all-timber methods, mechanical fasteners and adhesives, but only following survey and assessment that take account of the structures condition and intended use.
Historic structures demand appraisal by specialists. Their advice about the scope and extent of any survey will lead to significant savings in construction time and cost. Their specialist knowledge of non-destructive techniques will minimise disruption and allow the inspection to proceed with the minimum of opening up works during the preliminary phase of the building investigation.
The purpuse of the structural assessment in to determine the potential for the various parts of the structure to continue performing satisfactorily. It will provide the basic information needed to decide wheter or not repairs are required
Structural assessment covers strength, stability, serviceability, durability, appearance and accidental damage.
Repairs may be classified broadly in three groups: traditional methods, mechanically fastened methods and adhesive methods.
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