Timber-framed buildings need to be carefully maintained to preserve their structural integrity
IMAGE FUTURE/POLLY ELTES
From cottages to manor houses, timber-framed buildings were constructed of beams, posts and braces that form the skeleton of the frame. The spaces in-between were closed with infill panels of wattle and daub – woven sticks and mud – and later brick or other materials. While the timber lends beauty and character to these buildings, it is important not to overlook its structural importance, as neglect and poorly executed repairs can result in rapid deterioration and failure.