Originally constructed in 1882, this beautiful glasshouse in the grounds of Werribee Park was assessed in 2016 as significant rotting of the structural members had been observed. Additional cause for concern was the noticeable sag in the roof line visible in the first photo below. The removal of a clerestory element probably accelerated the deterioration of the structure by dispersing condensation across the entire inner surface of the roof, resulting in particularly severe rot in the top plates of all four walls. After further analysis it became clear that the framing was inadequately laterally braced.
