Works Carried Out For A Private Client In Liskeard
In this ongoing project, we carried out conservation repairs to the waterwheel pit and a partial dismantling and reconstruction of the bridge on the opposite side.
Waterwheel Pit Repair
Conservation repairs were carried out to the arch of the waterwheel pit due to the partial collapse of the arch, spandrels and the springer on the left of the arch.
This happened as a result of an incorrect flow on a downpipe, well established vegetation, i.e. valerian, buddleia, fern and some less destructive species. Mortar had washed out over time because of silt build up behind the sluice gate preventing control of the flow of water and flooding from the adjacent river.
The springer, arch and spandrels were reconstructed including a full repoint and some stone replacements.
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Bridge Reconstruction Adjacent Side To Waterwheel Pit
A conservation rebuild was carried out to the riverside elevation of the bridge.
Well established vegetation had pushed most of the façade over the front of the arch to around 75 mm – 100 mm. Mortar had washed out due to flooding of the river which also led to further erosion of some of the stone; as a result of this some stone replacements were required during the reconstruction phase of the project.
The concrete capping was also replaced with a more in keeping king and queen capping. Any remaining areas of the bridge that could stay was repointed with a NHL 5 lime mortar particularly below river level.
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