Case Studies

Chetham’s Library, which was founded in 1653, is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. The building that houses Chetham’s is even older it was built in 1421. The beautiful old sandstone buildings house a magnificent Library with rooms lined with ornate oak paneling to the walls and ceilings. Previous attempts to strengthen the roof have failed. This case looks at the sympathetic strength upgrading using TG6 and carbon fibre plates.

This case study focuses on the repairs to the log cabin suffering from water ingress as a result of wet rot, open joints, and fissures in the timber. The Owner uses RSA, Borotreat and Timber inserts to effect essential repairs.