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The Old Manor House – Opening Up
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Opening up works exposes inferior brickwork, which will require substantial brick replacement. Exposure externally uncovers an extremely weak lintel requiring immediate support.
The Old Manor House – Chimney Removal
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Removal of Chimney exposes original rotten timbers in the roof. Brick replacement takes shape.
Roof Removed At 40 St Helens
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Temporary Roof removed, exposing the original fabric. It will be a vast improvement.
The Old Manor House – Kitchen
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Opening up works to the kitchen exposes the original brick floor (laid directly on the soil) and deteriorated Oak framing as a consequence of insect attack. Both will need preserving for prosperity. The Oak beam is to be strengthened with the introduction of a Flitch plate. The brick floor will…
The Old Manor House – Piling
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Inferior soil conditions necessitated the use of piles and a beam and block floor.
Plumpton Pit Stop – Windows Replaced
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Existing single glazed windows have been replaced with Conservation style double glazed windows to satisfy building regulations.
Work Commences At 40 St Helens
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Storm damage to a “Sussex Roof” has resulted in further improvements to the splendid six-bedroom house including chimney replacement/rebuilding, structural repairs and details reinstated internally.
Plumpton Pit Stop – Roof Repaired
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The tiles were stripped off to reveal that the battens were rotten and had totally disintegrated, after replacing the battens the tiles were then slipped into place – this took us almost two days of solid work to complete.
Plumpton Pit Stop – Painting Commences
| |All of the external woodwork was stripped of existing paint. Linseed oil paint was used to ensure that the wood could breathe. This is a more expensive paint but apparently lasts 2 to 3 times longer. It does however take days to dry and get absorbed by the wood.