Oak beams
A period timber frame was carefully refreshed as part of a wider renovation, bringing the original oak beams and structural frame back into view. Using a controlled, low-impact cleaning approach, the team lifted ingrained grime, aged finishes and surface contamination while respecting the character, texture and sound timber beneath. The result is a brighter, more legible frame ready for the next stage of the property's restoration.
Premier Blasting group work — exact site location not publishedBefore & after
Move the divider across the original documented images to compare the condition before preparation with the completed restoration.
What was needed
Gently clean the exposed oak beams and frame members, remove accumulated dirt and unsuitable surface coatings, protect adjoining areas, and work progressively around joints, edges and historic timber detail. The finished surfaces were left clean and even without overworking the grain, allowing the owners to specify an appropriate protective or decorative finish.
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