Removal of a network of original timber lintels and replacement with pre-stressed concrete which were not fit for purpose on the former Meadowside Hospital, a CAT2 Listed Building near Kincraig.

Inside the building, there were wall heads which carry the roof and externally there was a lintel which took exterior masonry. Where the weight had shifted/cracked the wall, water was penetrating in and damaging the interior. There was also a danger of the timber lintels failing. One side had been repaired and stone removed, so this had to be replaced along with all lead work. The job was overseen and done in conjunction with ADAC Structures.

All materials supplied by Travis Perkins, Grantown On Spey and waste disposal supplied by Ritchies Quarry Aviemore.

• Specifications
• All work carried out to engineer Angus Armstrong’s specifications and British standards
• Leadwork to be upgraded
• All work to be sympathetic to the original building fabric
• Challenges
• Safe access in to roof space to work
• Safe propping of roof and masonry
• Access in with replacement lintels
• Minimising temporary interior damage
• Minimising damage and repair to the building itself