Two-part epoxy resin is used in buildings to repair large-dimension timbers which are rotten or need upgrading. A structural splice using resin, timber and steel rods fitted inside the timber is used. This allows for a smaller disruption to the building. This makes it a more building-friendly repair method than traditional methods. You can save ceilings, cornice work, etc. When used, they help retain most of the building structure and lower the project’s carbon footprint. Structural engineers’ calculations can be supplied for some of the connections if required.
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These images show how a Bressumer beam in a bay window of a period tenement flat can be repaired. This saves the cornice in the flat below.
Key Takeaways
- Two-part epoxy resin aids in repairing large-dimension timbers that are rotting or in need of upgrades.
- This method involves a structural splice with resin, timber, and steel rods, minimising disruption to the building.
- Using resin repair for timber helps preserve building elements such as ceilings and cornices, reducing the carbon footprint of projects.
- Structural engineers can provide calculations for certain connections if needed.
- Illustrations show how a Bressumer beam repair saves the cornices in period tenement flats.
