STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING

Alverton Nursing Home for Milbury Care Services. Assessment of timber structure and design of strengthening for water tanks in the roof space.

This 1950’s conversion of a C18 barn had cracks in the walls. Remedial works were straightforward once it was diagnosed that there were inadequate ties at eaves level. Timber members built into the gables were in sound condition but were not continuous.

Compilation of Repair Schedule for the purchaser. This end cottage on the sea front was built into the cliff face and appeared to have a history of structural distress. The end gable in the photograph is being supported by raking props.

Conversion of the loft of the carriage shed to an Estate Office required strengthening the floors and roof structure.