Church Building Maintenance And Repair
Jay, the local handyman from Roseville Building Services is an expert in advanced carpentry. Jay is proactive and a high level problem solver. The church hall at St Barnabas Anglican Roseville East showed signs of degradation in the timber floor and the Western brick wall. Jay was able to identify the cause of this through strategically placed inspection points.
Jay was able to see that the problem was caused by a disconnected stormwater line that caused roof water to concentrate on one side of the building and caused instability in the sub floor. Coupled with settlement in the clay, the floor became unstable over several decades.
Jay is deft at attending to advanced carpentry, and in this case replacing and reinforcing timberwork and brickwork, and rejuvenating a heritage building for long term use. Jay worked with the church’s team to organise materials and labour and works to occur, whilst minimising disruption to the church’s program.
Unique Methodology
Firstly, Jay probed and solved the water ingress problem by studying and reconnecting the stormwater system. He then examined the drainage infrastructure, identifying the blockages and points of disconnect.
After identifying these issues, his advanced carpentry and plumbing skills came into play for reconnecting the stormwater system and ensuring efficient rainwater diversion from the church’s foundation.
Building and Waterproofing Expertise
His craftsmanship was vital in enhancing drainage efficiency and mitigating further water damage to the flooring and brickwork.
In addition to repairing the stormwater system, Jay attended to the damage inflicted on the subfloor timber by conducting an in-depth inspection of the affected sections that required repair or replacement.
Finally, Jay expertly revitalised the subfloor timber and resealed the wall, creating a resilient, watertight barrier. This innovation halted further water infiltration and preserved the church’s interior.