Renovation, Restoration, Preservation and Conservation
Words that are often misunderstood within the building industry! Hopefully the brief explanations below will help you understand the difference.
Renovation
This is where we make your property look like new by repairing or renewing any damaged or broken elements.
Restoration
Restores the property back to an important time within the buildings life. It is important to Retain the prominent materials and features of this period. And also remove materials from other periods.
Building restoration focuses on the retention of materials from the most significant time in a property’s history. It also permits the removal of materials from other periods.
Careful consideration is made regarding the effect restoration would have on the heritage value of the property. Thought is also given to the most cost-effective means of conserving the buildings fabric. It is also important to make the building both economically and physically sustainable for the future.
Preservation
This is the art of undertaking repairs to a buildings fabric in the same materials and methods as when it was first built. Care is taken to retain as much of the original fabric as possible. Changes must also be minimal or none.
An example of this is Specialist Plastering or Rendering using traditional methods. Learn more about these specialist fields at our associates’ websites by clicking on the links above
Conservation
Maintaining and even increasing the value of the property by retaining as much of its original elements as possible. Therefore any additions or repairs should be undertaken in a manner that is removable or reversible. Repairs should also not impact the state of the original materials in the future either.
OUR HERITAGE
A Sympathetic Approach
Our forefathers were often highly skilled tradespeople but sometimes buildings were also created by the not-so-skilled. However, they may still have historical value and demand a sympathetic approach.
We will work in complete harmony with your Architect and other professionals along with organisations like English Heritage. In other words, we ensure that your project gets the attention to detail that it deserves. Thereby improving your asset without destroying the initial style and heritage.
Maintaining Tradition
No matter what the state of the renovation project to be undertaken, we can approach it in a professional and sympathetic way.
We strive to offer the quality and benefits of modern materials whilst maintaining the traditional appearance and style of the project as a whole.
Commitment To You & The Past
It takes commitment to be able to provide you the client, with a top-notch service that we’re proud of. We have worked with local Planners, Architects and Historians where necessary to produce the best outcome.
Solid Foundations
We start with a solid foundation!
We know it is a pun but the principle is there. In some instances renovations have literally started with complete under-pinning of the property. Underpinning is often a long arduous task. But at the end of it, you know that your building is safe. In addition, the benefit of a new Damp Proof Course will offer protection for internal decoration too. Thereby returning structural integrity for many more years.
You can rely on us to look after your project from concept to completion.
Look On The Bright Side
Brighten up areas with the inclusion of Velux Roof Lights. Firstly, they are stunning to see. Secondly, they really make a difference to the overall ambience.
Consequently they completely transform dingy and dark kitchens. Especially where they are the only light available. Such as in a loft bedroom.
Shine some light on your next Renovation Project and talk to us!
Structural Steel To Replace Timber
Typically older buildings relied upon timber beams but at some stage they may need replacing. When that time comes, we can arrange getting the stresses and strain calculations and putting the correct sizes of structural steel into place.
Our initial consultation and project briefing session should establish if structural steels are required and we can advise accordingly.