TRADA References (Timber Research and Development Association)
Current DETR Projects - PIF 156 and PIF 158
‘Restoration of European Timber Structures Using Fibre Composites and Adhesive Systems’
C. Mettem, CRAFT Application.
‘Adhesive Systems for Timber Structures - Performance Classification and Code User Selection Guidance’ Oxford Brooks University, DETR Funded
‘Resin-bonded Repair Systems for Structural Timber’, 1995
‘Resin Repairs to Timber Structures: Guidance and Selection’ by C. J. Mettem and M. Milner
'Volume 2 - Design Examples to Eurocode 5' - R1-R3 2000
Large repair to a structural Tie Beam - note the original strap reinstated.
The Structural Engineer - recent Articles and Papers
‘Timber Repair’ - Journal 75, No.19, 7th October 1997, pA16
‘Replacement of Decayed Beam Ends with Epoxy Bonded Timber Composite’ - Journal 78, No.15, 1st August 2000.
Research Bodies - the following are involved in current related research projects;
- Lamelle Colle Centre Ouest, Naintre, France
- LRBB, Bordeaux, France
- Laboratoire de Fiabilite Mechanique, University of Metz, France
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Bath, England.
- Laboratorio Nacional de Engenharia Civil, Lisboa, Portugal.
- TRADA Technology, High Wycombe, England.
- Centre Techniques du Bois et de l’Ameublement, Bordeaux, France.
- Instituto per la Ricerca sul, Legno, Florence, Italy.
- Department of Architecture, University of Huddersfield, England.
- Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England.
- University of Cranfield, Cranfield, England.
- Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures, University of Manitoba, Canada.
Technical Web Sites
www.timber-repair.co.uk - how to repair timber beams
www.epoxy-info.co.uk - epoxy resins and bars for repairing structural and decorative timbers
www.woodworm-expert-advice-forum.org.uk - all your questions and our answers about woodworm treatment DIY
Heritage and Conservation repair Sites - a few examples
Vimto Bottle and Fruits - resin repaired. Pizza Hut Glulam Beams repaired using Structural Epoxy. Pannier Market Cupola legs resin repaired.
The Darlington Hotel, Wadebridge
The Bell Inn, Brixham
White Horse House, Binton, Stratford on Avon
Stretton Sugwas Church - Worcester
Sherbourne School - Sherbourne, Dorset
Christow Church - Christow, Exeter, Devon
Millbridge Cottages - Gloucester (Department of Transport)
Reykjavik Cathedral - Iceland
Dartmouth Castle - Dartmouth, Devon (English Heritage)
Historic Scotland -
Taymouth Castle
Glasgow University
Grennock Town Hall
St Giles Cathedral (Borons)
National Trust HQ (Borons)
For further examples and Case Studies please contact David Moore on 01626 872886 or request our CD ROM.
Bindon House, Tie Beam Repairs
Further Sites where resin repair techniques have been use
Hardwick Hall, Concrete Beam Repair, Terry Girdler
Leeds Castle, many years of works
Mulcheney Abbey, Wiltshire
Hampton Court, stairways and beams
Windsor Castle, in the 1980’s
Tower of London, in 1976
CADW - (Welsh Equivalent to English Heritage)
Plas Mawr, with Linford Bridgeman
Monmouth Castle
For more see the Photo Gallery
Technical Help
Property Repair Systems expert staff can help you with all kinds of timber repairs and are more than happy to give further information and advice.
Call 01626 872886 or E: Mail us help@propertyrepairsystems.co.uk
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Other Property Repair Systems Sites:
www.boron.org.uk - how to use Boron based insecticides/fungicides to treat timber rots and insect attack
www.dampness-info.co.uk - how to treat penetrating dampness in walls and plaster
www.deck-treatment.co.uk - how to treat patio decks and yacht decks
www.dryrot.biz - how to kill Dry Rot in buildings
www.drywallandfloor.co.uk - membranes for lining damp walls, floors, basements and cellars
www.epoxy-info.co.uk - epoxy resins and bars for repairing structural and decorative timbers
www.fire-door-paint.co.uk - upgrade doors to 30 minutes fire resistance
www.joist-repair.co.uk - how to quickly repair joists and beams of any size
www.propertyrepairsystems.co.uk - our Home Site
www.steel-fire-paint.co.uk - treat steel with Intumescent Paint to provide fire protection
www.timber-repair.co.uk - how to repair timber beams
www.woodworm-info.co.uk - how to kill and prevent woodworm and death watch beetle
www.woodworm-expert-advice-forum.org.uk - all your questions and our answers about woodworm treatment DIY