David Chalmers provides timber conservation and restoration to listed and historical buildings in the Southwest. With 25 years in the building conservation industry, he has gained the breadth of knowledge that ensures a professional and conscientious approach . Original timber is only replaced when absolutely necessary thereby preserving as much primary material for future reference. Traditional hand tools and techniques are used where possible to match the original work.
Typical Repairs Include:
- Beam end repairs
- Plank and muntin screens
- Repairs to carved work
- Pews
- Rood screens
- Structural roof timbers
- Doors and windows
Techniques include:
- Scarfing in new timber to old
- Hand carving
- Mechanical support to weak structures
- Consolidation to friable surfaces
- Assessment of structural timbers
- Repair of associated metalwork