CS&R provides specialist timber frame and cladding assessments to identify timber treatment types and building cladding systems, and where necessary, investigate timber condition to support remediation planning.
Accurate identification of timber treatment and cladding types is often essential when assessing remediation requirements, allowing owners and project teams to clearly define the scope of works and develop reliable cost estimates.
CS&R undertakes targeted building inspections to identify timber treatment types and cladding systems. Where required, timber samples can be extracted for laboratory analysis to confirm treatment levels.
In accordance with standard professional practice, this service focuses on identification only and does not include structural calculations or detailed structural analysis.
The identification service includes:
Inspection of exposed interior timber framing where accessible
Identification of timber treatment where possible
Identification of building cladding types
Photographic documentation of framing and cladding
A concise letter report outlining findings and conclusions
Where remediation works are being considered, CS&R can undertake timber sampling to determine whether existing framing remains structurally sound and durable, or whether replacement is required.
Samples are typically taken from framing adjacent to areas affected by moisture ingress or weathertightness failure. Laboratory analysis is then used to confirm whether the timber can remain in place or requires replacement.
Our reporting includes laboratory assessment results and photographic evidence, providing clear documentation for owners, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
CS&R’s experience in timber remediation allows us to interpret the condition of framing accurately. In some cases, decay such as brown rot can significantly reduce structural capacity before visible signs appear. Conversely, timber that appears discoloured or affected by mould is not always structurally compromised.
Our assessments provide the clarity required to make informed remediation decisions and ensure that retained framing is genuinely fit for purpose.
GET A QUOTE"CS&R provided good and clear advice about the nature of the timber, risks, condition and resulting timber remediation. They provided support and a good level of service to a complex project and allowed the project to maintain momentum during the discovery process. Post the construction works CS&R provided a clear record of work and report for Council to support the CCC process.”
Cameron Evans, CE Construction