A badly deteriorated section of timber frame, New oak beams inserted to replace and repair
caused by the ground level outside having the damaged members
been built up above the level of the sole plate
A repair has been carried out in the past After timber treatment has been carried out, an oak
which has not adressed all of the issues foot is lap-jointed and bolted into the sound wood of
causing damage; in this case, Death-watch the sole plate to support the stud
beetle infestation
The frame is prepared with hazel stakes The daub mixture covers the wattles
to receive the infill of clay
The daubing is completed and left to dry, ready to recieve the lime plaster coating
The room receives a three coat lime plaster finish
The pargeting around this window bay was badly deteriorated. A rubbing was taken of the pattern, which was transferred to a stencil. This formed the basis for the renovation of the area.
The newly pargeted window bay
The design around the window bay was used as a recurring theme across the adjacent wall
Custom Pargetting to Personalise Homes
This free-form design incorporating the flowers and foliage of both
Jasmine and Haze was built up freehand in light relief
A simple oakleaf and acorn design
In keeping with the name of the house 'Willow Trees'
This dragon had a personal meaning for one couple. It is a custom
design, and is not to be found elsewhere.
Award winning pargetting in Needham Market