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Here at R&R it’s been an exciting
time – a change of ownership sees
the title move from Waverley
Communications to BuildInsite Ltd,
headed up by Kevin Edgeworth and
long-time R&R publication manager
Paul Barstow. Published quarterly,
we’ll be covering all aspects of
refurbishment and retrofitting, and
introducing new features that will
include our readers in our content.
Why not get in touch and tell us
what you’re working on?
And it’s a great time for a re-design
and re-launch, with UK
Construction Week just around the
corner! The nine shows that make
up this event will attract between
them virtually everyone who works
in the construction industry and its
supporting sectors.
And we’ve a packed issue to kick off
our new look!
Buildoffsite.com is a membership
organisation that acts as the voice of
the UK offsite construction industry,
and they share with us an
interesting idea of planning for
refurbishment - at the new-build
stage.
The refurbishment or renewal of the
building envelope offers an
opportunity to improve aesthetics
as well as reduce fuel and power
consumption, so we visit three
projects that have benefitted from
this. Interiors get a facelift too, when
we visit the UK headquarters of
digital print and design business
MOO, where their print heritage is
shown off to great effect.
And Brody Isaac, the Sustainability
Manager for Viridian Housing, tells
us about his organisation’s approach
to improving housing standards
through increasing insulation.
Why don’t you tell us about your
projects, we’d love to hear from
you.
Regards,
Juliet.
Consulting Editor > Juliet Davies
juliet_davies100@yahoo.co.uk
Advertising > Paul Barstow
paul@buildinsite.co.uk
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press@buildinsite.co.uk
Production > Di Smith
di@buildinsite.co.uk
Design > Ellie Rich
design@buildinsite.co.uk
Circulation
circulation@buildinsite.co.uk
Enquiries 0121 661 9484
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Sep/Oct 2016 issue
R1
Refurb
Special Features
18 Planning for future adaptation
Front cover
retrofit
magazine
As in designing and constructing new build construction it is still somewhat
unusual for the project team to give proper consideration to the practicalities of
future refurbishment and possible reconfiguration. In most cases this is probably
a short-sighted omission; Roisin Sweeney of Buildoffsite.com explains.
20 Ongo Homes decides on refurbishment rather than replacement
Social Housing provider Ongo Homes Scunthorpe has engaged Mila Window
and Door Maintenance to refurbish windows in three high rise tower blocks in
the town, and key supply chain partner Siegenia has provided the critical
hardware solutions.
27 WUFI ® calculation addresses moisture issues in UK housing stock
As the government strives to improve energy efficiency in the UK housing stock,
the solid walls upgrade can cause problems, which are not readily highlighted
within the existing Glaser method of condensation prediction. The current
housing stock in the UK of solid walls, and hard to treat walls, is causing a serious
issue on how best to address the thermal solution.
38 The best way to board your loft - StoreFloor
Utilising loft space and the methods of allowing safe access to this space can be
tricky. Heavy timber boarded directly on to the joists can cause real issues and
changes to insulation and building regulation requirements mean that traditional
methods now are growing obsolete
49 Transforming facades with silicone technology
20 > Building Envelope
An external wall insulation system from K-Rend.
30 > Fire Protection, Safety & Security
34 > Interior Refurbishment
40 > Energy Efficiency
Discover colour and texture like no other
Handmade clay roof tiles from Keymer
give a look and effect that cannot be
replicated with any other roofing
product.
For more information see page 28
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