Timber Works .
A selection of our timber work, showcasing the precision, care, and skill applied to every piece. From structural joinery to decorative elements, each project demonstrates our commitment to traditional craftsmanship, accurate detailing, and durable, high-quality finishes. These images reflect our ability to blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, ensuring timberwork that is both beautiful and built to last in a marine environment.
Sailing Barge Dawn
The deck works on Sailing Barge Dawns involved repairing damaged areas and returning the decks to a traditional caulking system after a modern product had failed. This included end-of-plank repairs, blocking up redundant deck fitting holes, and re-pitching the seams before filling them with oakum using established traditional methods. The result was a deck that could move and work as intended, restoring watertight integrity and returning the barge to a proven, practical system better suited to her working life and long-term maintenance.
Dawns Decks After Caulking and Pitching - Sailing Barge Dawn
Dawns Decks After Painting On Tow to Maldon - Photography Charlotte Luff
Dawn Deck - Tapped up for the Pitch - Sailing Barge Dawn
Mast Repairs
The schooner underwent extensive mast repairs and a complete refinishing programme to restore both strength and appearance. The main repair involved a 16-foot interlocked scarf, carefully executed to ensure the mast’s structural integrity. Once the repairs were complete, the spars were fully prepared and refinished using a combination of traditional techniques and modern protective coatings. The result is masts that are both visually refined and highly durable, maintaining the vessel’s classic character while ensuring long-term performance on the water.
Survey Damage - Schooner Masts
Depth of Scarf - Repair - Schooner Masts
New Timber Scarf Being Cut - Schooner Masts
Scarf Being Glued - Schooner Masts
Scarf Glued in - Schooner Masts
Scarf Faired in - Schooner Masts
Hounds Repair - Schooner Masts
Varnish - Schooner Masts
Varnish Finish - Schooner Masts
Varnish Finish - Schooner Masts
Varnish - Schooner Masts
Schooner Masts
Greenhouse Frame Construction
The greenhouse frame was constructed using durable utility-grade timber, with all connections carefully crafted using traditional mortice and tenon joints. The structure was finished using a natural, water-based paint system, combining durability with a low-impact, environmentally friendly approach. The result is a robust, long-lasting frame with a clean, timeless aesthetic.
Condition of the old frame.
Hydroplane
The hydroplane underwent careful close-seam plank repair, followed by thorough preparation and sanding to ensure a smooth, even surface. The first coats of build-up varnish were then applied, protecting the timber while beginning the process of creating a durable, high-gloss finish that highlights the craft’s interior and natural wood planking.
