Fire-damaged buildings often get written off as too far gone - but from a structural engineerโs perspective, ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉโ๐จ ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐. In fact, some of the most interesting projects weโve worked on started life as fire-damaged shells.
When a fire strips back plaster, ceilings and finishes, ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ค๐จ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐โ๐จ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ฎ. Original construction methods, hidden alterations, and even previous repair attempts are suddenly laid bare - and they donโt always match what the plans say.
Weโve seen first-hand how heat can weaken brickwork, distort steelwork, and leave timber beyond salvage. But fire-damaged doesnโt mean beyond repair - with ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐จ๐, these buildings can be given a whole new lease of life.
Take ๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ง๐ฎโ๐จ ๐๐ค๐๐๐ in Stoke Newington. Left in ruins by fire, this historic mansion could have been lost - but instead, itโs being transformed. We combined careful structural repairs with a new basement design and a ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ย to support reconstructed floors and facades, giving the building a new structural backbone while preserving its character.
Every fire-damaged building is different, but the principle remains the same: ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ญ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ง.
At JMS Engineers, we work with architects, developers and contractors to turn fire-damaged buildings into success stories - blending careful investigation with smart engineering to secure their future.
If youโre working on a fire-damaged property, visitย www.jmsengineers.co.ukย to find out how we can help.
JMS Engineers are award-winning Consulting Structural & Civil Engineers with over 25 years experience in providing engineering solutions across residential, commercial and industrial projects.
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