The terrace to my house is supported by nine oak uprights approx 10" square and the same across the tops. It's about ten metres span. The roof is a sloping slate tile roof with t&g pine under.
Between the oak uprights are large sliding anodised aluminium Windows. Frames of which are screwed to the oak. The floor is tiled over concrete.
The oak uprights have painted ply facings to the exterior, which have decayed at the bases. On closer examination I can see now that the oak uprights have decayed also at the base. And clearly shouldn't have been put straight into a tiled floor. Rainwater over the last *** years has done its bit.
We are where we are. And now I'm about to start repairing the damage. But how would I begin ?
I know that the oaks should have been fitted at the base with metal 'legs' so that they don't touch the ground. I've found a German company who make them. Then I can replace the ply facings and waterproof.
Short of completely dismantling the terrace, and remove the big heavy glass sliding doors, has anyone any useful ideas to offer in dealing with repairing the uprights.
And does anyone know of a uk supplier of the legs.
Many thanks.
Between the oak uprights are large sliding anodised aluminium Windows. Frames of which are screwed to the oak. The floor is tiled over concrete.
The oak uprights have painted ply facings to the exterior, which have decayed at the bases. On closer examination I can see now that the oak uprights have decayed also at the base. And clearly shouldn't have been put straight into a tiled floor. Rainwater over the last *** years has done its bit.
We are where we are. And now I'm about to start repairing the damage. But how would I begin ?
I know that the oaks should have been fitted at the base with metal 'legs' so that they don't touch the ground. I've found a German company who make them. Then I can replace the ply facings and waterproof.
Short of completely dismantling the terrace, and remove the big heavy glass sliding doors, has anyone any useful ideas to offer in dealing with repairing the uprights.
And does anyone know of a uk supplier of the legs.
Many thanks.