Matthams Joinery
Bespoke Joinery and Period Conservation
Conservation
With over 15 years of experience ranging from period furniture to architectural joinery, we have always been dedicated to preserving and learning traditional craftsmanship.
Taking a sympathetic approach throughout every project, we utilise the best combination of traditional methods and materiality, as well as calling upon modern techniques where suitable, in order to provide the best possible outcome for both the client and the property.
This beautiful bay window had unfortunately suffered from lead failure at balcony level. An ingress of water for many years had lead to substantial rot damage throughout much of the bay.
Water had been able to sit between the lower sash and cill, allowing wet rot to take hold and cause damage to both.
The final decoration is complete, along with refinishing the surrounding wall. The sash windows also have integral draught excluders within the internal staff beads.
With the sash showing extensive rot at paint level, the glazing was carefully removed before the extent of the damage could be investigated.
The junction where the new glazing bar member meets the original.
Small elements of the carved work had been damaged and required replacement. One nose on a bust, along with several grapes were re-carved and matched in. Work completed whilst at Colton Antiques, Kelvedon
Numerous small sections of veneer had either lifted or broken away al together. Small patches were therefore needed to fill in the lost segments. Two cups concealing the recessed casters had also been damaged and needed a repair patch. All was then matched in and refinished. Work completed whilst at Colton Antiques, Kelvedon.