WHAT WE DO
SERVICES at carrig conservation
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Conservation Services
Our experienced multi-disciplinary team will engage with our client at an early stage, ensuring the safety of high heritage value elements.
Our team are highly experienced, continuously expanding their knowledge base and keeping abreast of the latest innovation and technological advances in the conservation of our heritage buildings, to include energy efficiency advice and support. Vertical Divider
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Project Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENTOur senior staff will take leading roles in project managing small, medium and large jobs. We believe in early engagement and consultation to minimise future challenges. Planning
When dealing with a protected or listed structure the planning process can be complex.
Our team is highly experienced in specialist conservation planning, building special relationships with conservation officers and planning departments in many local authorities. |
Architectural Services
COnservation ArchitectsOver its almost 30 years of existence, Carrig has grown to include an experienced architectural team.
We offer a full architectural service from planning to design to project management of your heritage structure. Our holistic service includes energy efficiency advice and materials' analysis. Our clients range from small private residences to larger builds. Vertical Divider
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Energy Efficiency
With Carrig’s expertise in Building Fabric Conservation, expanding these services to encompass guidance on improving energy efficiency of traditional buildings was a natural step.
We now offer a specific deep energy renovation service. This prioritises natural and low carbon renovation materials and methods for existing buildings. This service of Technical Facilitator is available to private clients, professionals, local authorities and specialist construction companies, working between the Owner/End User, Design Team and Contractor.
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Materials' Analysis
Carrig's reputation had been built on its unique approach to building forensics and in particular our understanding of built heritage.
Our specialist lab will allow us to understand the material composition alongside the soiling or decay mechanisms, meaning we can then prescribe solutions to cleaning, consolidating, paint removal and repair techniques that will be compatible with the substrate in question. Paint Analysis
Paint Analysis is important to achieve, not only historic matches, but to understand the composition of historic paint used.
Samples are removed on site, and prepared for the lab, which completes a full in-depth analysis of cross-sections, comparison of layers and pigment identification using polarised light microscopy. Colour match swatches are available at an additional fee. |
Research
We cooperate with international organisations, governmental departments and local authorities to carry out research on critical heritage related matters, aiming at advocating for achievable goals and practical recommendations in preserving our heritage assets for future generations. Research partners include Dept. Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht, Historic England, and Valentia Slate. Vertical Divider
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VOCATIONAL Training AT CARRIG
Peter Cox, Managing Director
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Carrig is available to facilitate a range of vocational training services, courses and CPDs.
Ranging in content from conservation to energy retro-fitting and energy efficiency, the impacts of climate change on our heritage buildings and monuments, to stone and materials' analysis, these courses are available to all interested parties, from professionals, academic organisations and other throughout Ireland, Europe and beyond. Please contact Office Manager, Fán Regan, for information on course content and our fees. |