Earlier this year we were awarded works to restore elements of this Grade II Listed former Farmhouse in Lancashire. This 17th Century property required replacement first-floor glazing to two rooms and an overhaul of the Porch.
Glazing and Casement Works
The single glazed windows had cracked putties and damaged panes. The opening light casements were corroded and difficult to open and close. One was taped shut to reduce draughts.
The two opening light windows were carefully removed and bench repaired by a glazing specialist. These were restored and reinstalled by the same team using the selected glass below.
Single panes in place were float glass, replaced using hand drawn Histoglass which has a U-value of 3.6, and also provides 34Db of acoustic insulation. This may be beneficial given that the south elevation faces onto a busy road.
Four new first floor panes were sealed back into the stone reveals using linseed putty.
Internal Stone Surrounds
Internally, the stone surrounds were covered with years of thick layers of paint. We undertook paint removal with use of a poultice, then remnants were carefully sanded off by hand. These were finally recoated with a lime wash.
Porch Overhaul
Lime Repointing
Existing cement pointing appeared to be affecting the stonework. We raked out the cement back to lime base, then repointed in a suitable lime-based mix.
Leadwork and Copings
We removed the stone copings to install lead beneath, creating a seal against water ingress. Lime pointing works were undertaken thereafter to the joints. Flashings and Soakers were also installed to the compact roof.
Reslating
Carefully removing the ridges and stripping the slates, we disposed of felt and battens. New felt and battens were installed prior to reslating. Finally we rebeded the ridges in a lime mix.
Rainwater Goods
The current rainwater goods to the Porch consist of uPVC gutters and downpipes to shoe gullies. uPVC is not a suitable long-life material nor is it in-keeping with the architectural style of the property.
These were replaced with painted cast iron round section rainwater pipes, union sockets with ears, and shoes to improve the maintenance profile.
Front Door
Our team were requested to adjust and re-coat the Oak front door. The preference of the owner was to select a colour that was suitable for the gates and doors across the property.
Summary
The restoration has provided fresh life to some tired old elements. This project has had international considerations with the new glazing imported from Germany, amongst the range of crafts involved in completing these specialist heritage tasks.
