An exploratory study of timber roofs in period buildings

Lambe, David (2013) An exploratory study of timber roofs in period buildings. Bachelors thesis, Dundalk Institute of Technology.

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Abstract

Conservation is by no means a new method in construction, as it has been used in countries all around the world. However, it is argued that the potential of this concept has not been fully utilised in Ireland and particularly in respect of the roof, which is one of, if not the most significant element of a building. The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate timber roofs in historic buildings in Ireland. This paper also strives to validate traditional roof forms, through a detailed exploration of the relevant legislation and regulations, the traditional defects in period timber roofs and by examining the surviving period timber roofs in Ireland. Furthermore, this dissertation sets out to chart the characteristics of period timber roofs in Ireland by examining Ireland's oldest timber roof constructions, 9 and 9a Aungier Street, Dublin 2. Numerous articles, academic journals, textbooks, brochures and other sources were reviewed to facilitate this aim. This paper finds that, while there is a structure in place for the conservation of buildings, the current methods do not adequately address timber roofs as a primary factor. Both the building's historic value and the building owner would undoubtedly benefit from this. However, this paper also outlines that conservation in Ireland should be expanded and practiced throughout all sectors of the construction industry. As a result, this dissertation is concluded by the recommendations of the author that the aforementioned issues must be addressed, particularly in relation to period timber roofs.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelors)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Building conservation; Timber roofing;
Subjects:	Engineering
Research Centres:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Sean McGreal
Date Deposited:	10 Aug 2015 14:32
Last Modified:	10 Aug 2015 14:32
URI:	https://eprints.dkit.ie/id/eprint/468

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