Trace completed specialist structural timber repairs at Sandal Magna in Wakefield, working with cross laminated timber wall panels, CLT roof panels and resin bonded connection rods.
Unlike traditional historic timber repairs, this project involved modern engineered timber. CLT structures require precise repair methods to protect load paths, panel performance and long-term structural integrity.
The key challenge was to complete splice repairs and connection works without compromising the behaviour of the CLT wall and roof panels.
Trace assessed the repair requirements and used resin bonding techniques with connection rods at splice repair locations. This allowed repairs to be made to the CLT structure while maintaining strength and continuity through the affected areas.
Specialist resin bonded rods were used to reinforce splice repairs within the CLT wall and roof panel system. The approach was tailored to the engineered timber construction rather than applying standard historic repair methods.
The CLT wall and roof panels were repaired using a targeted structural timber repair method, helping to restore performance while retaining the modern timber system.
Manchester
2021
Trace repaired and reinforced the historic timber roof structure at Ashton Old Baths. The works covered trusses, purlins, joists and beams, combining traditional splice repairs with resin techniques and metal plate reinforcement. Original timber members were retained where practical, with replacement timber and new truss construction used where necessary. This approach balanced structural repair with the preservation of the building’s historic character.
Historic external timber frame at The Bearshead in Sandbach. The project involved timber façade repair, wall panel reconstruction, ornate timber detailing and structural reinforcement.
Salford
2018
Specialist truss repairs at St Ignatius Church in Salford, including ornate splice repairs and timber member replacement to match the original structure.
