Restoration & Conservation

Stonework

Wrecclesham

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We where involved in a major re-ordering project at St Peters Wrecclesham near Farnham, Surrey.  It involved some major counter levering to support the west gable wall, whild we made a hole 3 meters by 2 meters to construct a new opening.  Inserting RSJs steels and expanding cement to take the load.  Finished with a stone facing over the lintol.  This kind of project makes a major diffence to the use of the church and is very satisfying on completetion. 

Crondall

Image 1. Window before work begin
Image 2. Removal of arch/hood
Image 3. All rotten original stone removed
Image 4. First stage of replacement

This set of 7 images show the step by step process we use in restoring a window to it’s former glory. 

This particular window is one of 4 north facing windows in  All Saints Church, Crondall, that we have restored.  These particular windows required serious rebuilding work, incorporating pieces of the original stone that where reusable, in conjunction with newly carved replacement stone.  To finish a sheltercoat/lime wash was applied in conjunction with a lead flashing over the new hood moulding for protection.

Image 5. All jamb elements in place.
Image 6. All stonework in place.
Image 7. Final. 3 coats limewash applied

Construction

Ewshot

Image of gable after all works are completed.
Close up recessed pointing and stone elements.
Part way through reconstruction of Bargate walling.

Lager scale repairs:  Due to a mix of original building methods and cement pointing, this  gable end at Ewshot had a large vertical crack  running down its outer facing.  The after investigation the decision was taken to rebuild the entire top section of the gable, as  the overall construction was deem dangerous  and unstable

Cleaning

Various

Ash War Memorial. Cleaned and reimagined for 2014
Grave Memorial at Thursley. 2009
Font at Shalford nr Guildford. 2011

The cleaning and re-location of monuments is an important part of our work.  Keeping the functional aspects of the historical elements clear and practical.