Construction & Building Works

The building is constructed predominantly of red brick and sand stone, with pitched slate roof.

The eaves of the main building are approximately 30 to 40 feet above the ground level (the site slopes away from the road), with a brick dentil course forming the basis of the support for the rainwater drainage goods, which are cast iron.

In the recent past four major projects of building work have been undertaken:

Ø The sandstone parapets at the front of the church had slipped causing some masonry damage at the corners. The remedial work was carried out and the sandstone blocks reset and tied into the brickwork. Specialist contractors completed the works, which were funded solely by the church.

Ø Dry rot was found behind panelling during an inspection of timber. The infected timber and a large section of plaster were replaced and followed by a major program of redecoration. Specialist contractors completed the works, which were funded solely by the church using a bequest from an ex-member.

Ø A toilet suitable for use by the disabled was created from the Gents facilities. This involved moving a door opening and a reorganisation of the plumbing in addition to installing the necessary specialist fittings. Members and friends completed the works, which were funded both by the church and grant assistance. This funding assistance is recognised with a thank-you certificate displayed next to the entrance.

Ø In spring of 2007 Erskine & Hurt Consultants Ltd, Civil and Structural Engineers, were commissioned to carry out a survey of the roof. Their recommendations were for either major repairs or a replacement of the roof and rainwater goods. Grants were sought to enable a recovering of the roof with eternit slate tiles on felt underlay along with repairs to the brickwork and new rainwater goods. The loft space was also given a layer of insulating material to conserve heat. This project was undertaken in February/March 2009.