De-Pest Why Repair Split Timber.

WHY REPAIR SPLIT TIMBER
Both natural and Laminated timber have a 'layered' quality, and as such are prone to 'de-laminating'.
The differemce between a tolerable split, and a threat to structural integrity is a fine but important distinction.
An error of judgement can result in huge unnecessary expense, or subsequent expense far greater than early diagnosis and repair.
De-Pest have the experience to help you make the right response, and eliminate the gamble.

WHY DOES TIMBER CRACK?

Timber, being a hygroscopic material, absorbs and expels moisture according to the ambient relative humidity, thus the moisture content varies according to circumstances. Cracking can occur as a result of:-

Initial drying stresses.
Significant changes in the ambient humidity surrounding the timber, which subsequently affects the moisture content of the timber itself. (Known as EMC).
Glulam beams can also prove problematic due to either adhesive or cohesive failure of the laminates.
Decay to bearing ends or joists
Seasoning defects affecting structural stability
Decay, delamination or cracking of Glu-lam structural members

These defects can be repaired economically in-situ using a variety of specially formulated resins, coupled with innovative shuttered resin and crack injection techniques.

De-Pest have successfully executed resin repairs in:-

Listed Buildings
Ancient Monument
Modern Leisure Centres
Swimming Pools

Barn Conversions
Stately Homes
Royal Palaces