Jun 19, 2021 | Architectural History, Northampton's forgotten historic buildings
St. Peter’s Church Not forgotten of course but included in this series because of its stunning architecture and carvings. As one of the oldest surviving buildings in the town, it is steeped in history. Archaeology suggests that there were two earlier Saxon churches on...
May 2, 2021 | Architectural History
What do these marks mean? During the course of our building survey inspections, we sometimes find marks on structural timbers. These marks could easily be dismissed as mindless historic graffiti, perhaps notched into the wood by the resident teenage delinquent from...
Sep 27, 2020 | Architectural History, Building Pathology
Timber Wall Panelling: Concealed Defects Timber wall panelling often arouses suspicion among surveyors. What’s lurking behind the panels? Were the panels erected to hide a defect? It is very possible that the timber framework is in contact with a damp wall. Without...
