�������������������������� Concrete repairs, flat roof insulation and recovering, insulated rendered over cladding, window replacement, balcony resurfacing, installation of bathroom and kitchen electrical ventilation, general repairs and redecoration. Works to Calendula, Cherry, Damson, Hollyhock & Viscaria Courts Presented by: Jason Paine – Lead Designer Allen Shaw, Mears – Project Manager
����������������������� The council’s detailed brief requested that the following information be provided: � A survey to assess the general condition of the external fabric of the building. � Give consideration to the potential thermal improvement of the building. � Recommendations on general repairs required to the building and thermal improvements.
��������������������������� � Degrading of the masonry to the external elevations of the building. � The existing surfacing to the balconies is in poor condition. � Generally the insulation to the external walls is poor. � Continued…
��������������������������� � The flat roof surfacing is at the end of its serviceable life span, it has a lack of thermal insulation. � The roof edge protection fixings have failed and therefore is in a dangerous condition. � The concrete areas of the building are in poor condition with some areas having become detached from the building. � Continued …
��������������������������� � There is a lack of ventilation to the kitchens and bathrooms within the dwellings. � The windows are old and generally in a poor condition. � Decorations to the external areas are generally poor. � Paving slabs are uneven and broken to some footpaths.
���������������������������� � External concrete repairs and application of protective coating to exposed areas. � Installation of an insulated rendered over cladding system to improve thermal performance. Benefits of this system will include: � Negating the need for future on-going repairs to the exposed masonry areas. � Improved Thermal Performance to current Building Regulations and Removal of Cold Bridging, hence reducing the likelihood of condensation internally. � 25 year materials guarantee. � Continued …
���������������������������� � Recovering of the surface to the balconies to improve the waterproofing and general aesthetics of the balconies. � Renew the roof covering with an insulated overlay system: � Improved Thermal Performance to current Building Regulations and Removal of Cold Bridging, hence reducing the likelihood of condensation internally. � 25 year materials guarantee. � A high performance roof covering which will stop all current roof leaks. � Installation of new roof edge protection. � Continued…
���������������������������� � The installation of extractor vents to the bathroom and kitchen of each dwelling. � Renew windows to all elevations. � Re-level and/or renew any uneven or broken paving slabs � Continued…
���������������������������� � Improve insulation to the ground floor slab � General external redecoration. � General minor external repairs.
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