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Conservation Specification

The importance of a correctly detailed conservation specification cannot be stressed enough.
The specification provides the builder with a step by step guide on all the building works.
A methodology is devised for the structure that gives a description of the materials, products, method and equipment employed for the relevant treatment.

  The conservation specification for the external envelope of the structure typically includes;

• Roofs - including slates, chimneys, flaunching, leadwork and timber sub-structures
• Treatment and repair of rainwater system, including ironwork, detailing and lead flashing.
• Windows – repair or replacement specification to joinery, glazing, cills & surrounds
• Masonry – repairs, replacement and consolidation of stonework, brick and renders.
• Cleaning specification for removal of all staining forms. The most common being carbon staining, gypsum crusts, efflorescence, water staining, graffiti, ferrous staining etc
• Paint removal & aftercare.
• Specification of mortars and render.
• Specification of stone, including performance testing of newly quarried stone, finishes and indenting.
• Correctional specification for removal of inappropriate materials on historic properties such as cement renders & pointing, over-painting with non-breathable paints, unsuitable repairs etc.
• Treatment of decorative ironwork.