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Replacement of timbers on timber railway viaduct in Wales
Caersws Viaduct
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Caersws Viaduct is an 11 span single track timber viaduct originally built in about 1860 and reconstructed in about 1927 across the River Severn in Wales. The total span of the viaduct is 66m (11 6m spans).
An inspection carried out in 2002 had revealed some rotting timbers and Howard Joinery were given the task of replacing the defective timbers.
Howard Joinery were given a 1 week possession to carry out the works, which meant having three shifts working round the clock to get the works completed. All works were undertaken by PTS trained staff employed by Howard Joinery and other divisions within the Topbond Group.
The works involved replacing the rotted timbers with Greenheart timber in the piles, main bearers, corbels and cross bracings. Due to a combination of careful planning and excellent teamwork and cooperation by all the staff involved, Howard Joinery managed to complete the works ahead of schedule.
Timber railway bridges are very unusual in the UK, so it is pleasing to think that Howard Joinery have been able to make a contribution to retaining a part of the country’s railway heritage.
For further information contact Howard Joinery on 01795 414050 email sales@topbond.co.uk
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