Our Special Projects team have made tremendous progress in the repairs to the roof of Hoe Bridge School in Surrey.
With help from Cliveden Conservation, two stunning Fresco ceilings have been protected. Both ceilings have had structural steels installed above due to rotten timbers, and a removeable platform has been created to allow easy access for future checks of the lathe and occasional maintenance.
The existing roof has been stripped in its entirety and new slates are currently being installed. A lead finish on the dome section of the roof has been installed, which was previously zinc. Steels have been erected in several areas to provide strength to existing timber which has suffered from rot.
A new steel cornice detail has been created around the dome to replace the former failed structure. One of three roof lights have been installed so far, which will give the rooms below plenty of natural light. Finally, various works to the chimneys have been completed, these include repointing, flaunching and decoration as well as replacement of broken pots.
We look forward to sharing more about this project as it draws closer to completion.
