Extensive and varied works were part funded by English Heritage who carried out inspections at various stages.  Ryearch also liaised with the church’s own specialist slate examiner and a dendrotechnologist.  The project scope included:

• Erecting a waterproof structure over the main body of the church (kept in place throughout).
• Removal, numbering, storage and replacement including some renewals and some lead/epoxy/dust repairs to the rag slate.
• Roof coverings – renewal of all battens.
• Removal and complete replacement of code seven and eight cast lead valleys and flashings.
• Extensive repairs to the timber sixteenth century roof structures and full replacement of valleys including lay boards.
• Removal, repair and renewal of granite copings to gables along with new lead trays and soakers in cast lead.
• Stabilisation of gable end. Insertion of stainless-steel tie rods and straps and rebuilding followed by cementitious inserted grouting.
• Replacement of cast iron gutters and rainwater systems and decoration.
• Localised repair of internal ceilings, ribs and bosses where affected by leaks prior to the works.
• Repairs to a roof opening.
• Protection, repairs and servicing of the organ.

The contract was completed on time and to budget.

Information:

• Refurbishment works to a listed religious building
• Client – St Mabyn Parish Church Council
• Architect – Bazeley Partnership
• Location – St Mabyn, Cornwall
• Contract Term – 36 weeks
• Completion Date – October 2008
• Value – £115,000