Evans Conservation Limited

Upstairs windows replace and leaded lights fitted. Just the metal casement to glaze and fit...

Following on from previous post....

When I first looked at repair to this property a few years ago, one discussion was regarding the windows.

They were in quite a poor state and had been repaired and altered over the years, but there was enough evidence to suggest how they would have looked.

The client sought listed building consent to repair/ replace. And this is the result...

Leaded lights to go in next...

Window repair from earlier in the year.

The lintel over the window had turned to dust, and the internal surrounds were sagging under the load of dust and rubble.

We had to remove the brickwork externally, as it was loose and falling outwards.

New oak lintel fitted, and another oak beam bolted through to take the wall above.

Next job is to replace the rotten windows....
...next post incoming!

Quick little plate repair this week.

We removed the lower runs of weatherboard as they were recent replacements, not very well matched, and starting to rot.
The plate had rotted away on the front, but there was enough good timber to cut back and fit a new face.
We ran out some beaded weatherboard to match the existing and replaced the old insulation with sheep's wool.

The weatherboard is back on, but I forgot to take a final picture...

Hopefully, I can get a photo once it's painted.

Next phase of exploration.
Timber plate has almost totally rotted out.
New plate and a few smaller repairs.
We also took the opportunity to sort out the mess of pipework.
More chestnut laths, and ready to daub...

This is the daub we salvaged from the old panels. Ground to dust and soaked overnight.

Lots and lots of straw in this mix!

Timber repairs fitted and split chestnut laths on. Time to daub the walls...

Not the greatest photos, as there was a lot of dust in the air, but these are a few photos from recent exploratory works.

There was a lot of rotten timber to repair and replace!

The odd looking wall panel is actually daub, but all the laths have rotted away. We have saved the daub for reusing in the new panel.

1st repair we needed to do was to the principal post, which had rotted out at the bottom, and was loaded directly onto brick. We cut a new tenon and sat the post on an oak plate, and toothed in new brickwork.

More repairs to follow shortly...

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Our St Dunstans job is now coming to an end.

1st coat of lime has cured, so 2nd coat and internals are going on today.

Also, got a lovely suprise thank you gift from the client today!

Just a few details to finish up and we can clear out and give them their bedroom back!

Whay a lovely birthday suprise!

We just got sent this from a client Who happened upon it in The Times.

A lovely property we worked on a few years back.

Here's the online article.

Sowdens is number 4 in the list

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/47a4a84c-09bd-11ed-b15d-c6cc2f17df64?shareToken=48469baa2df1d14925b4ab14f80ef9d7

Evans Conservation Limited updated their business hours.

Nice to make a start on this big lump on Friday.

Thanks to Dolmen Conservation for supplying this green oak at short notice.

Looking forward to getting this finished and fitted next week.

Had a day out with my young apprentice to get the new van signwritten today.

Matching in some timber panelling and adding some detail to the fire surround.
.and look who popped by for a cuppa!...

Anyone recognise the chap in the beige suit?

Looking for recommendations for sign writing companies in Canterbury area to do my van.

Have a design already, so just needs putting on the van.

Difficult to get a good picture that does this justice, but this has been a pretty involved job.

The plaster ceiling was a messy patchwork of cement, bonding, modern multi finish with a small area of lime plaster.

None of the floor joists had any bearing and the main spine beam was only attached appropriately at on end. The floor boards above were doing quite a lot to keep it all up!

We repaired where possible, but had to replace quite a few joists, and re made the 2 moulded spine beams that had been lost.

Great to get the top coat of plater on these.

We have been very fortunate to have a client that is ready and willing to take guidance and try to get the best possible result for the building.