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1st April – Window installation

Apr 28 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

Draught proofing tapes are fitted around the sides and top of the window before it is fixed into the frame. Folds of tape called ‘Rabbit Ears’ are left at the corners to allow the window to expand and contract without damaging the tapes. A final tape across the bottom of the frame will be fitted once the window is fixed in place.

  bere:architects have been on site helping train the Hounslow Homes team in the correct installation methods for the Passivhaus windows which are replacing the existing UPVC windows. The proximity of Heathrow airport creates a lot of background noise and the UPVC windows had been retrospectively fitted with secondary glazing to try and combat the [...]

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31st March

Apr 19 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

78 Grove Road. The nieghbours single story extension is shown to the left.

  At Grove Rd bere:architects have specified 240mm Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) external insulation. To enable the application of the EPS to the east wall of the property it will be necessary to gain access to the roof of the neighbours single story extension. However the neighbour is currently refusing to grant access to this roof [...]

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