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Environmental Building Solutions Ltd Historic Buildings, Palaces & Monuments

EBS staff have been involved with the investigations, analysis and monitoring of a large number of historic buildings, Palaces and monuments to provide recommendations for environmental control and sustainable conservation solutions. The following list describes a selection of these buildings.

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Real Tennis Court, Hampton Court

  • Timber decay survey of roof structure
  • Testing of timbers with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Gayhurst house, Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire

  • Death watch beetle infestation assessment
  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations assessment
  • Testing of trusses for infestation and decay.
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable solutions

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Kew Palace, Kew

  • Timber decay survey of the Kitchen floors
  • Damp investigations and assessment
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Balls Park, Hertford

  • Timber decay survey of building
  • Damp investigations and assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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HMP Prison Maghull, Maghull, Liverpool

  • Mycoflora Risk assessment survey
  • Dry rot infestation survey and assessment
  • Monitoring and sampling for anthrax contamination
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Wythenshawe Hall, Manchester

  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Roydon Hall, Kent

  • Timber decay survey of the roofs and basement
  • Damp investigations and assessment
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Snitterton Hall, Derbyshire

  • Under floor leak assessment
  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment
  • Non Destructive testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Passenham Manor, Passenham

  • Damp and leaks assessment
  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment
  • Non Destructive testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Tithe Barn, Passenham Manor, Passenham

  • Damp and leaks assessment
  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment
  • Non Destructive testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Great Dixter House in Northiam, East Sussex

  • Anthrax Bacillus anthracis survey
  • Laboratory analysis and assesssemnt
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

  • Flat roof survey for leak assessment
  • Damp investigations, sampling and assessment
  • Testing of flat roof finishes with Dyes.
  • Mould infestation assessment to insulation
  • Borescope Inspection of flat roof Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Hook Norton Brewery, Hook Norton

  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations and fungal sampling and assessment
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot, wet rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Oldham Town Hall, Oldham

  • Timber decay survey of the fabric
  • Damp investigations and fungal sampling and assessment
  • Testing of structural timbers with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Mould, Dry rot, wet rot assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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Surrey House, Norwich Union Headquarters, Norwich

  • Timber decay survey of the fabric
  • Damp investigations and fungal sampling and assessment
  • Mould, Dry rot, wet rot assessment
  • Borescope Inspection of Hidden Cavities & Voids
  • Environmental Conditions Monitoring and Risk Assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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The Windmill, Windmill Hill, East Sussex

  • Independent non-destructive investigation of dry Rot outbreak
  • Investigations of water ingress

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The Grand Stand, Lords MCC, London

  • Independent non-destructive damp investigations.
  • Investigations water ingress
  • Detailed documentation of defects leading to water ingress.

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Tower
of London, London

  • Timber decay survey
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment

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Kenwood House, London

  • Independent non-destructive damp investigations.
  • Indoor air quality, occupational Risk Assessment for Moulds,
  • Moulds and mycoflora risk assessment and
  • Environmental monitoring and Laboratory Analysis.

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Stormont Building, Belfast, N Ireland

  • Independent non-destructive damp investigations following fire damage.
  • Indoor air quality, occupational Risk Assessment for Moulds,
  • Damp and residual moisture monitoring and
  • Environmental monitoring and Laboratory Analysis.

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Cheswick House, London

  • Independent non-destructive damp investigations.
  • Indoor air quality, occupational Risk Assessment for Moulds,
  • Moulds and mycoflora risk assessment and
  • Environmental monitoring and Laboratory Analysis.

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The Monument

  • Installation of a monitoring system to determine cause of deterioration to masonry and metalwork.

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The Mansion House, London

  • Detailed investigation of damp and decay.
  • Non-destructive investigation of principal structural beams throughout the building.
  • Monitoring the environment in the building to give early warning of water penetration.

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Marlborough House, London

  • Detailed investigation of decay to principal structural beams throughout the building.

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Hampton Court Palace

  • Timber decay survey Apartment 23
  • Timber decay survey of Royal Chapel
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.

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Empress Palace, Singapore

  • Investigation of moisture movement through walls using self designed monitoring equipment.

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Firle Place
, Lewes, West Sussex

  • Detailed investigation of damp and decay.
  • Monitoring the environment in the building to give early warning of water penetration.

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Farmleigh House, Dublin

  • Monitoring the environment in the building to give early warning of water penetration.
  • Installation of a monitoring system to determine environmental conditions over a 12 month period.

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Geffrey
Museum, london

  • Detailed investigation of damp and decay.
  • Non-destructive investigation of principal structural beams throughout the building.

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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

  • Detailed investigation of damp and decay.
  • Non-destructive investigation of principal structural beams.

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Valentine Mansions, Red bridge, London

  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment

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William Kent Hose, London

  • Independent non-destructive damp investigations.
  • Timber decay survey and assessment

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Fulham Palace, London

  • Timber decay survey of the roofs
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment
  • Testing of trusses with decay detection drill, Resistograph.
  • Dry rot assessment
  • Mould infestation assessment

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Moulton Windmill

  • Detailed investigation of damp and decay.
  • Non-destructive investigation of principal structural beams.

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Lyme
Park, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire

  • Detailed investigation of damp and decay of the roof structure.
  • Non-destructive investigation of hidden roof structure
  • Mould infestation assessment
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions

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St Georges Chapel, Cloister, Windsor

  • Detailed investigation of damp and decay to roof structure.
  • Non-destructive investigation of principal structural beams.

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Hampton
Court Palace, Base Court and Great Hall Roof

  • Detailed investigation of decay to roof structure.
  • Non-destructive investigation of principal structural beams.
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions.

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RAF Bentley Priory

  • Detailed non-destructive investigation of damp and decay.
  • Recommendations for Conservations Repairs, Environmental Control & Sustainable Solutions.
  • Damp investigations and mortar sampling and assessment.
  • Mould infestation assessment.

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