VitalbodybalanceStructural Joint Consolidation and Frame Realignment
Designed for chairs, tables, and cabinets suffering from loose mortise-and-tenon or dowel joints. The piece is carefully knocked down, failed animal or PVA adhesive is cleared from joint sockets, and frame geometry is squared using period-appropriate adhesives under controlled clamp pressure. The outcome is a rigid, stable timber structure ready for everyday load.
What is included
- ✓Mechanical joint disassembly without grain fracture
- ✓Excision of old brittle glue residues
- ✓Custom oak or beech dowel and tenon shimming
- ✓Period-correct hide glue or modern aliphatic resin bonding
- ✓Multi-point sash clamp realignment
- ✓Frame squareness checks against diagonal datums
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Why Norwich Clients Entrust Us with Wood
Long-Term Rigidity
Removing old degraded glue ensures a clean chemical bond rather than a temporary superficial fix.
Original Timber Retained
Worn tenons are re-built using matching solid timber slips rather than replacing original historic components.
Balanced Stance
Re-squaring the frame ensures all legs sit level on flat flooring without wobbles or uneven load.
Questions about this service
Why do dining chairs become loose at the joints?
Seasonal humidity cycles expand and shrink timber across the grain, which gradually fractures rigid glue lines and creates structural play.
Do you use metal brackets or screws to reinforce frames?
No. Metal angle brackets concentrate stress and split timber over time. We restore structural strength using timber joinery methods only.
How long must the chair remain clamped in the workshop?
Clamping remains in place for twenty-four hours to ensure complete adhesive cure and stress relief throughout the frame.
Request an Assessment for Your Wooden Furniture
Send us two clear photographs of your damaged item or call our workshop directly. We provide a firm quote or diagnostic reply within one business day.