Project Five
Repair of Timber Fleche to a Church in Lancashire
The oak fleche had been identified as at risk and the practice was employed as part of the design team to undertake a detailed survey of the structure and advise on methods of repair. Due to the location of the structure perched up on top of a church roof it was necessary to develop a repair strategy which would not involve excessive scaffold and support due to cost restrictions.
A detailed survey of the structure was undertaken then sketched out so the construction of the fleche and original assembly methods could be determined. After this a repair strategy for the decayed timber could be developed and a stage by stage repair method statement produced using methods that would not compromise the stability of the structure during the works.
Original condition of fleche
Repaired fleche
Inside of fleche looking up showing replaced timber and refurbished steel plates
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Building Surveyor Manchester , Historic Building Survey, Quinquennial Inspection, Non destructive timber survey, listed building surveyor , listed buildings, timber surveyor, Building Surveyor Cheshire
Building Surveyor Manchester , Historic Building Survey, Quinquennial Inspection, Non destructive timber survey, listed building surveyor , listed buildings, timber surveyor, Building Surveyor Cheshire
Building Surveyor Manchester , Historic Building Survey, Quinquennial Inspection, Non destructive timber survey, listed building surveyor , listed buildings, timber surveyor, Building Surveyor Cheshire
