TIMBER CONSERVATION – CHURCH – DOMESTIC – POLYCHROMED TIMBER

Through years of experience of working on scores of historic buildings, some of which are amongst our most important heritage sites, we quite simply know what to do, how to do it, when to do it and when not to do anything.

Working to the highest conservation standards, we use approved and tested treatments to arrest damp, fungal and insect decay, clean polychromed wood, arrest paint loss, consolidate and save even the most fragile timber, carefully and sensitively scribe in missing timber where appropriate and design and execute structural solutions to reinforce and protect the object from further damage. Our paint conservator colleagues are all accredited and have worked with us for many years.

Below are a selection of our timber conservation projects – choose a picture to find out more.

St Mary’s, Molland, Devon: Triple Decker Pulpit and Tester2018-02-08T10:17:50+00:00
Molland has one of the most complete 18th-century interiors in a medieval church situated on Exmoor. The pulpit and tester were becoming dangerous with the tester being propped for several years.
Peterborough Cathedral: Nave Ceiling2018-02-08T10:16:33+00:00
Peterborough Cathedral: Nave Ceiling
St Mary’s Church, Temple Guiting: Decalogue2018-02-08T10:15:49+00:00
The conservation of the timber and later polychrome won a commendation from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Pictured here after conservation.
St Mary’s Church, West Worlington, Panels, Floors and Benches2018-02-08T10:14:46+00:00
Panelling during conservation, with minimal loss or repair showing on front face.
St Mary’s Church, Abergavenny, Mons: choirstalls2018-02-08T10:13:08+00:00
After conservation. Note the extent of original polychrome revealed
St Helen’s, Abingdon, Oxon: Lady Chapel Ceiling2018-02-08T10:12:01+00:00
St Helen’s, Abingdon, Oxon: Lady Chapel ceiling
St Andrew’s Church, Isleham, Cambs: Nave Roof2018-02-08T10:10:57+00:00
St Andrew’s Church, Isleham, Cambs: Nave Roof
St Mary’s, Little Hormead, Herts: North Door2018-02-28T06:20:55+00:00
8b. St Mary’s, Little Hormead, Herts: North Door
St Morwenna, Morwenstow, Cornwall: Figurehead2018-02-08T10:09:24+00:00
9a. St Morwenna, Morwenstow, Cornwall: figurehead
Number 9 Southgate, Glos: 17th-century house front2018-02-08T10:08:26+00:00
This rare survival of a panelled house front in Gloucester needed minor repair and protection against the elements.
Chesterfield Museum: Chesterfield builder’s wheel2018-02-08T10:07:37+00:00
Chesterfield Museum: Chesterfield: builder’s wheel
Marlborough House, Brighton: Portico2018-02-08T10:05:32+00:00
Marlborough House, Brighton: portico
House of Lords: Peers Lobby ceiling2018-02-08T10:04:30+00:00
House of Lords: Peers Lobby ceiling
Peterborough Cathedral: Norman gates2018-02-08T10:03:49+00:00
Drawing showing extent of stainless steel added to reinforce structure of gate, allowing full retention of original material
Church of the Holy Cross, Cruwys Morchard, Devon: Chancel Screens2018-02-08T10:03:07+00:00
Church of the Holy Cross, Cruwys Morchard, Devon: chancel screens
Derby Cathedral: Monument to Sub Dean Johnson2018-02-08T10:00:14+00:00
Derby Cathedral: Monument to Sub Dean Johnson