Ornate jetty beam ends were matched and replaced, with further work to the dome, flagpole finials, fascias and soffits. The repair programme addressed structural and decorative elements while maintaining the building’s historic appearance.
The building required both structural and decorative timber repairs. Works included roof and internal structural members, external timber frame repairs, ornate jetty beam end replacement, dome repairs and detailed fascia and soffit matching.
The challenge was to repair multiple areas of the building while preserving its historic appearance and architectural detail. Trace repaired trusses, joists and beams alongside the external timber frame façade. Ornate jetty beam ends were matched and replaced, while the dome and flag pole finials were repaired to restore key visual features.
Fascia and soffit repairs were also carried out using matching details to maintain the building’s original character.
The repair programme combined structural timber repair with detailed heritage joinery. This allowed Trace to address decay and damage across the building while retaining the distinctive external appearance.
The White Lion’s timber structure and ornate external features were repaired and restored, helping protect one of Stockport’s notable historic buildings.
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.
