JCS Carpentry Limited

So. It begins.

We have been instructed to begin phased restoration and conservation of this historic domestic dwelling.

This wall was previously covered in modern Portland cement which in generally not advised for historic structures.

The timber sole plate and parts of the vertical studs in this partition wall had fallen victim to a significant case of dry rot. This left the masonry infil panels with bulges, significant cracks and plenty of wobble. (They were ready to fall out). All of this was made worse by the fact that someone had tried to remove the former wall covering with a large hammer and cold chisel.

After supporting and stabilising the top sections in masonry we set about clearing away the rotten timber sections and shaping the scarf joints to accept a replacement sole plate and a number of stud sections.

Masonry was reinstalled in stages, using lime putty based mortar mix. Once it had time to cure sufficiently the bracing was removed and masonry finished. Both faces of the brickwork panels were cleaned and had a ‘slurry-coat’ of lime based mortar applied to fill all of the small gaps in the masonry.

Once the lime wash is applied and the timber is cleaned and oiled, it shall, once again be ready to stand for many more decades to come.

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This summer house in Petworth is around 15 years old and was rotting near the ground.

Each of the posts was removed and repaired before being re-installed.

The five door frames were remade on site and replaced before rehanging the refurbished doors.

The panelling to the rear was machined to match existing and replaced.

New double glazed units and beads to the doors and a new upgraded floor means that it is ready for decorating in the coming weeks

Once decorated it will be ready for the owner to enjoy into late summer, and beyond, with friends and family for years to come.

JCS Carpentry Limited have been restoring and conserving structures and dwellings through out West Sussex and beyond for over two decades.

For all enquiries please follow the link below to our website and complete the contacts form. We will usually call by end of next business day.

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We are looking for 5 more owners of historic and/or listed buildings who are looking for a lasting solution to the conservation and restoration of the joinery in their homes.

We know the next three months is a critical time for you and your home.

- Your property will be in West Sussex or East Hampshire.

- You must be serious about the conservation and/or restoration of your property - we will not cut corners.

- You will be willing for details of works carried out to be used as case study and references for MSc coursework and training of employees.

If this sounds like a step toward a solution,
and you want to know what needs to be done in the next three months.

Click or tap on the link below and fill out the form in full so we can arrange a 15minute call and discuss how we might assist you.

CONTACT | JCS Carpentry Ltd Showcase carpenter and joiner. Provide 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, joinery construction, installation and repair, custom built-in wardrobes, units. On-site joiner provision, refurbishment, renovation, new build, listed property.