Analysing the physical evidence of any given building or structure:

• Detailed interpretation of its evolution and
development

• Dating

• Establishing the historical and regional
context

• Outlining development over time

• Complex timber structure analysis –
disentangling complex evidence

The Timber in a Historic Building:

• Identification of species and origin

• Use specific evaluation

• Assessment of the fundamental properties and
characteristics of a particular timber

• Fault evaluation

• Dendrochronology

Framing Systems:

• Methods of conversion

• How frames were laid and set out

• Erection procedure and sequence

• Interpretation of surface marks

Biological Decay:

• Assessing the failure of timbers due to decay

• Analysing fungal, insect and physical decay

• Decay control

• Decay survey – advanced techniques

• Development of repair strategy

• Advice on treatment of decay

Project Management:

• Health and Safety; advice on theory and site
practice

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• Construction(Design and Management)
Compliance

• Planning Supervisor/Coordinator for
Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Compliance

• Advice on dismantling and re-erection

Repairs to Timber Structures:

Traditional and modern methods of repairing historic timbers

• Structural analysis of timber frames
• Structural analysis of defects and failures
• Development of repair strategies
• Repair design and specification
• Advice on charters and ‘best practice’
• Composite repair systems using epoxy resins
• Conserving associated materials
• Repairs in situ/dismantling
• Repairs using steel
• Strengthening and reinforcing timbers frames
• Specification of fixings
• Enhancing fire resistance
• Strength testing

Surface Finishes:

• Conservation of visible surfaces

• Cleaning of timber surfaces

• Consolidation of friable timber using synthetic
resins and fillers

• Cladding and infill panels

• Repair of non structural elements – windows,
doors and panelling