Mccurdy & Co. Ltd · Company 01435957 · Trading heritage since 1979
Active·consultant & main contractor & subcontractor·Head office Reading
McCurdy & Co. has established itself as a leader in the field of authentic reconstruction of historic timber framed buildings, notably through its work on Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The company undertakes research, design, fabrication, and erection of any form of historic timber framed structure, from barns to medieval halls and Elizabethan theatres.
They also offer specialist consultancy advice, drawing on over 25 years of in-depth research and practical knowledge in structural surveys, repair schedules, and maintenance programmes. Their expertise extends to both timber repairs to existing historic buildings and the fabrication of frames for new timber structures. Projects range from the reconstruction of Barley Hall, a listed 14th-century monastic hospice, to full archaeological surveys and structural repairs to the Great Barn at Harmondsworth.
This conservation work is based on a thorough understanding and use of traditional carpentry skills, historic working methods, and specialist conservation techniques. McCurdy & Co. is committed to advancing the understanding of traditional timber frame construction, developing techniques for repair and conservation, and exploring opportunities for new construction.
They actively contribute to training and research, with Peter McCurdy sitting on committees at ICOMOS and TRADA, and the company regularly lecturing and contributing to accredited timber repair and conservation training courses.
London
Authentic reconstruction of Shakespeare's original 'wooden O', involving early research, detailed design, fabrication, and erection of the entire oak frame. The project included resolving the design for the complex stage and tyring house, sourcing oak trees, and shaping large columns and beams.
Client · Sam Wanamaker
York
Reconstruction of a listed 14th-century monastic hospice in the heart of York, showcasing specialist conservation skills and traditional carpentry.
Full archaeological survey, condition analysis, and structural repairs to one of the UK's finest surviving medieval barns.
Award winning Summer House constructed as a new timber framed structure.
Hampshire
Design and erection of a new timber framed structure.
Istanbul, Turkey
Project involving historic timber frame reconstruction.
Project involving historic timber frame reconstruction.
Project involving historic timber frame reconstruction.
Project involving historic timber frame reconstruction.
Project involving historic timber frame reconstruction.
Project involving historic timber frame reconstruction.
Virginia
Project involving historic timber frame reconstruction.
Open Air Museums, archaeological and preservation trusts, government bodies, commercial developments, corporate and private clients, National Trust, English Heritage, universities, national bodies.
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McCurdy & Co. are specialists in the repair, conservation, and reconstruction of historic timber framed buildings, with extensive experience in authentic timber frame construction. Their listed services include Timber frame, Restoration & heritage and Carpentry & joinery.
Mccurdy & Co. Ltd is registered at READING, RG7 6LS, in South East.
Mccurdy & Co. Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
Companies House lists Mccurdy & Co. Ltd as active.
Mccurdy & Co. Ltd works in Residential, Commercial, Public and Leisure.
Mccurdy & Co. Ltd was incorporated on 1979-07-10.
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