What we need to do
Structural Survey
David Scott, a Truro based consultant at Scott and Co. undertook a structural survey of the Chapel in August 2017. His report considered the external construction and condition of the building, its interior and a summary of services and environmental factors. Listed below is a summary of major works, which highlights the building and repair work recommended for the immediate future and within the next two years. Three years on and we can now begin work - but... we are desperately short of funds!
Immediate
- Re-instate all missing and slipped or damaged slates
- Monitor all movement cracks
Within the next two years
- Overhaul the bellcote
- De-rust and ease the bell
- Replace the lead weatherings
- Overhaul and upgrade all rain water goods
- Provide low level drainage and evaporation zone
- Re-slate the porch roof
- Repair rotten barges and soffits
- Re-point the walls in lime both internally and externally
- Repair molded sills and buttress caps
- Maintain sub floor ventilation
- Repair rotten joinery
- Repair door and window frames
- Overhaul lead light windows
- Repair ironmongery to the doors
- Secure cracks to the ceilings
- Treat woodworm
- Provide services
Routine
- Re-instate slipped slates and loose tingles
- Test all services
- Clean gutters and downpipes
- Ensure adequate ventilation
- Redecorate
- Remove debris from gullies
- Remove ivy and other plant growth
- Clear paths
- Check security
- Cut back hedge
Are you able to help?
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