Fortess Road Camden NW5 2HG

PROPOSED REMEDIAL WORKS FOR 70D FORTESS ROAD, LONDON NW5 2HG. It is recommended that the joists of the 3rd floor are strengthened by installing extra joists spanning between the front façade and the central cross-wall. It is recommended that the non-original stud wall at 3rd floor is re-built, with additional studs at each truss position, and extra joists in the 3rd floor, to suit these load concentrations. It is recommended that all decayed timbers are cut back, and replacement timbers installed. It is recommended that additional ceiling joists are installed to the 3rd Floor, throughout, so that the ceilings can be flattened, but not levelled. Roof ventilation - ventilation slates or other high-level ventilation provisions to be installed. A minimum of 5,000 mm²/m continuous ventilation should be provided at the eaves, and 5,000 mm²/m at the ridge or high level to promote effective air movement. Eaves Detailing (West-Facing Elevation) Eaves support tray should be installed to support the underlay and direct water into the gutter, preventing pooling or sagging of the membrane. If lead soakers to a parapet wall are not presented or in poor condition, install new lead soakers. The existing render of parapet walls and chimneys to be removed, and the condition of the underlying lead flashings inspected. If replacement is required, new flashings should be installed, followed by re-rendering. Parapet Detailing Timber cladding of the parapets to be installed, followed by encapsulation in lead sheet, detailed in accordance with LSA guidelines and BS EN 12588. The existing render of parapet walls to be removed, followed by re-rendering. Chimneys repairs: • Full removal and reinstatement of the flaunching; • Retention of the existing chimney pots if deemed in suitable condition; • Raking out and re-pointing of visible deteriorated mortar joints. West-facing box gutter - The box gutter capacity should be checked. If not adequate, the box gutter should be enlarged. Investigate Box Gutter to Mansard elevation. If the poor condition presented, install new box gutter. Provide at least 270 mm thick loft insulation to the pitched roof void above the dwelling (100mm between the joists and 170 mm across the joists) and to achieve a minimum U value of 0,16 (W/m2K).

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