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Features 31
33 36 39 41 Maintenance & Refurbishment: Flooring Heating up refurbishments
Chris McQuade of F. Ball advises on retrofitting underfloor heating, focusing on the unique considerations for choosing and installing floorcoverings to boost comfort, energy efficiency, and property value.
Heating, Ventilation & Services: Eliminating Fuel Poverty Fabric first still makes sense
Stewart Clements of HHIC highlights that while “Fabric First” is key in decarbonisation strategies, it needs further explanation. This approach is crucial for improving sustainable housing and tackling fuel poverty in the UK.
Roofing Maintenance & Refurbishment Mastering maintenance
For social landlords, implementing an effective and well-planned regime of maintenance is critical to ensuring their residents’ homes are safe and fit for purpose – particularly when it comes to waterproofing, Roland Jackson of SOPREMA explains more.
Safety & Security: Smoke & Fire Protection Missing Closers... Whoa, Heavy!
Fire doors are crucial for safety, yet their weight often causes residents to remove door closers, compromising fire protection. Pete Davies of Fireco highlights how free-swing devices can address this by ensuring doors close properly during emergencies.
Technology Innovative app assists local authorities
Nicola Kennedy of Heero Technologies debunks prevailing myths around retrofitting and explores how technology can help local authorities drive sustainable change at scale, creating a future where every home is energy efficient.
Products
Building Fabric External Wall Insulation......................... 28
Maintenance & Refurbishment Flooring....................................................... 30
Heating, Ventilation & Services.............................................. 28 Eliminating Fuel Poverty....................... 33
Interiors Bathrooms.................................................. 37 Doors............................................................ 35 Paints ........................................................... 34
Roofing, Maintenance & Refurbishment............................ 36
Safety & Security Smoke & Fire Protection........................ 38
Technology.......................................... 41 27
CONTENTS In this issue of
HOUSING MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
Industry News........................................... 04 Appointments & News .......................... 21 Comment: Allison Thompson of Leaders Romans Group (LRG)............. 24 HOMES UK Show Preview..................... 27
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