The Outcome
Over time, the farmhouse had suffered significant deterioration: a weakened timber roof, failing floors, and granite walls lined with cement that left the building unbreathable. Modern structural upgrades had to be introduced with minimal impact on the historic fabric. Careful engineering design and sequencing were essential to create safe, habitable space within the attic while retaining its original heritage features.
How we did it
We provided structural design to rebuild the roof with new timber rafters and a steel ridge beam, new attic joists, and strengthened the first-floor timbers using stressed-skin techniques. The ground floor was reconstructed as a ventilated timber system, while internal granite walls were carefully stripped of cement plaster and repaired with lime mortar to restore breathability.
The Challenge
Modern structural upgrades had to be introduced with minimal impact on the historic fabric. Careful engineering design and sequencing were essential to create safe, habitable space within the attic while retaining its original heritage features. The house will be structurally secure, healthier to live in, and ready for many years of future use.
