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20th May – Access granted to neighbours single storey roof

May 20 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

The first floor bay window structure being re-constructed at Grove Road.

We are pleased to say that, after a long period of discussions with the neighbours at Grove Road, Hounslow Homes have been granted access over the neighbouring single storey roof. This will enable Hounslow Homes to install exterior insulation to the East elevation of the house, ensuring that there will be no gaps in the improved thermal envelope. Next week we will be [...]

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28th April – Window installation

May 16 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

The first floor bay window structure being re-constructed at Grove Road.

  The installation of the Passivhaus triple glazed thermally insulated windows is almost complete at Grove Road. The old windows supported the structure of the bay, so the installation of new windows required the rebuilding of the entire bay structure. The contractors therefore waited for dry weather so that the work would not disturb the [...]

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