St Mary’s, Radnage, Buckinghamshire.

Recently completed repairs at the grade 1 listed church of St Mary the Virgin, Radnage, Buckinghamshire.

The porch’s 15th century roof structure had suffered significant decay. This was as a result of prolonged water ingress (porch roof/nave junction) leading to high moisture levels in the timber which provided a suitable environment for Deathwatch beetle to thrive.

The decay was concentrated towards one end of the tie-beam which had lost the majority of its bearing area. This complex junction with 6 connecting elements (tie-beam, principle rafter, brace, inner/outer/decorative wall-plates) combined with limited access resulted in a tricky repair to execute.
I worked closely with architects Liberty Rose and structural engineers The Morton Partnership to devise repairs that reinstated structural integrity whilst conserving the maximum historic fabric. The replacement timber was locally sourced air-dry oak.

If you ever get a chance to visit, I would highly recommend it. It is a very special place.

Edwardian Arts and Crafts Oak Gates, London.

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