Principal Repair Methods currently used on in-situ repair/restoration
1, Modified Flitch and Upgrade of Beam (Type A)
Use Mafell mortiser or electric chainsaw min. 1600 WATT to cut slot
Break out timber with chisel and vacuum
Set in correct number of rods with min. 10 mm spacers Check for fissures and seal on exterior face Calculate volume mix and pour structural epoxy grout TG6 Allow for de-aeration and top up as necessary
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1. Modified Flitch and upgrade of Beams (TYPE A) 2. Compression and Tension zone Upgrading (TYPE B) 3. Improving Effective Span: Depth Ratio (TYPE C) 4. Tension Compression Zone Upgrading -- Top Access only (TYPE D) 5. Upgrading Glulam Beams (TYPE E) 6. Beam End Repair 7. Modified Tenon 8. King Post Truss 9. Repair/Restoration of Wall Plates 10. Repair to Beams or Joints Above Decorative Ceilings 11. Bonded-in Dowel Joints 12. Bonded-in Plate Joints
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