Hi all - we're moving into a listed building in a few weeks, and one of the issues the survey pointed out was some degradation of the beam that runs across the living room ceiling.
I have attached some photos below, and it looks like the end has rotted in some way, so there is a large chunk missing at the end where it rests on the brick pillar. You can see the current owner has just shoved some cardboard in to fill the gap. There is also some sort of sealant used to fill gaps against the wall.
I'd like to get some advice on what should be done here if anyone has any ideas. Can/should it just be filled it with some sort of wood filler? Or is there another solution which would be better?
Appreciate any tips people may have .
NB: The building is grade 2 listed from the 1850s, but I don't believe the beam is that old.
Photos:
I have attached some photos below, and it looks like the end has rotted in some way, so there is a large chunk missing at the end where it rests on the brick pillar. You can see the current owner has just shoved some cardboard in to fill the gap. There is also some sort of sealant used to fill gaps against the wall.
I'd like to get some advice on what should be done here if anyone has any ideas. Can/should it just be filled it with some sort of wood filler? Or is there another solution which would be better?
Appreciate any tips people may have .
NB: The building is grade 2 listed from the 1850s, but I don't believe the beam is that old.
Photos: