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Lithuania – Renovation project at Žirm street 3 in Vilnius
Comprehensive renovation of an apartment building from 1965. The renovation concerned the
external walls, windows, stairs, outer doors, roof, balconies. Inner and outer engineering
networks were modernised, and outdoor area were upgraded. The major construction works
were carried out from June 2005 to July 2006.
Renovation purposes
Improve the living environment and comfort.
Refresh the aesthetic apperiance of the house and its environment.
Reduce heat losses through external walls, windows, roof and increase heating system
efficiency.
Reduce the absorption of moisture into external walls and prevent the wear of
facades.
Extend the lifetime of the house and increase its market value.
Provide suggestions for improvement of renovation of other large block construction
houses after summarising the renovation results.
Concluding remarks
The progress of the works was complicated by the fact that the dwellers of the house were not
moved out during renovation, therefore, difficulties have been experienced as to the
coordination of time necessary for entering the apartments. Lack of workforce and possibly
lack of experience on the part of the builders were other difficulties encountered during the
implementation of the first multi-dwelling house renovation project of that scale.
Nevertheless; to summarize this model project it can be stated that all objectives envisaged for
renovation have been achieved in substance, and the dwellers received a house of completely
fresh quality and comfort.
Dwellers of the neighbouring multi-family buildings, inspired by renovation works at
Zirmunu Str. 3, also expressed their wish to participate in the programme «Renovate the
housing - Renovate the city».
More information
http://www.renovacija.lt/index.php/stories_of_success/list_of_projects/51
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