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AUTHENTIC LOOK FOR A NORFOLK CORNER
Nothing could epitomise English seaside elegance more than a 19th century mock Tudor bed and breakfast and tea room on the green of an unspoilt Norfolk village .
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SO WHEN THE NEW OWNERS OF the Corner House luxury B & B in the idyllic location of West Runton set out to upgrade the original timber-framed sash windows as part of a major refurbishment , the choice of replacement was not one to be taken lightly .
The choice for the windows was the unmistakeably authentic look of the Spectus Vertical Slider system in white foil , installed by Sheringham Windows of nearby Holt .
Corner House co-proprietor Daron Clack said : “ Many people who see the windows , either from inside or out , simply think they are timber . They are the best match in PVCu we could have hoped for . We are very pleased with the result .”
Sheringham Windows director Adam Reynolds added : “ The Corner House is the perfect showpiece for any good work . It may be called a B & B but it really is five-star hotel quality in every way . Everything about the place is just so , right down to every detail , as anyone can see .
“ It ’ s a credit to the owners . We are very pleased to have been chosen to carry out the work and very happy with the look of the finished work .”
When any installer offers both PVCu sashes as well as timber , it goes without saying that customers will make a comparison so the choice of PVCu system , for looks as well as performance , is especially important , he said : “ Of course , we could buy cheaper vertical sliders but that is not the point . The Spectus sash from Warwick has the right look , with a good finish and we have never had any problems .”
The Spectus Vertical Sliding Sash is recognised for its authentic looks but also for its performance and versatility . It can achieve BFRC ‘ A ’ Rating with conventional 24mm double glazed units – and even up to a maximum A ++ where circumstances require . The authentic look , including optional sash horns , Georgian bars and deep bottom rail , has the approval of many planners , even in Conservation Areas and other locations where heritage look is paramount .
Flood resilient home is a showcase
A new project is demonstrating how clever design coupled with building , material and product innovation can help homeowners limit damage and recover quickly from flooding .
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A HOUSING UNIT within the BRE Victorian Terrace demonstration project is being refurbished with a range of materials and products that will make the building flood resilient .
The project comes in the wake of recent mass flooding in the UK that caused significant damage to properties , resulting in repair costs ranging from £ 30k- £ 100k . “ There are an estimated 5.2 million homes considered at risk from surface , river and coastal flooding . Preventative measures play a key role but given the scale
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of our vulnerability , we need to think more practically about flooding and start to adapt to ‘ living with water ,’ says Stephen Garvin , director of the BRE Centre for Resilience . “ Fitting a house with resilient technologies and testing its ability to bounce back from water ingress is the first step on this journey .”
The aim of the project is to raise awareness among contractors and householders of the most effective ways to repair and refurbish a house that has been flooded which may be at risk of being flooded again .
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It aims to show that by adopting resilient materials and products a home can recover quickly and with limited damage , helping residents get back on their feet quickly and easily .
The project demonstrates both resistance to flood water , as well as the resilience if water gets into the property . Along with flood resistant doors , windows and a resilient kitchen , the project will also include water resistant walls and floor membranes that channel water towards drains and sumps that disperse water quickly .
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Amanda Blanc , CEO UK & Ireland , General Insurance said : “ As the country faces the prospect of more severe weather striking more often , government , insurers and society need to work together to ensure that our homes and businesses are protected against the worst effects of flooding . Flood defences and the right insurance cover are vital elements of that but increasingly , the use of resilient repairs is a key tool that we can use to reduce the impact of flooding .”
www . bretrust . co . uk
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