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floors,walls, ceilings & acoustics
installing modern floor finishes in heritage buildings
Richard Aylen
There are very few aspects of our industry that are not connected in some way with sustainability and installing new floors in heritage buildings is no exception. The reuse, refurbishment and retrofit of existing buildings is a crucial step in reducing the impact of the built environment which is the second largest source of emissions in the UK. A quarter of the UK building stock is more than 100 years old. Improving the
energy efficiency of historical properties will reduce carbon and play a crucial role in achieving climate targets. We need to extend the life of our existing buildings and make sure they are equipped for future use. Refurbishment and adaptation of historic buildings provide significant environmental opportunities compared with new build because there will usually be less waste from demolition, and therefore a lower burden upon landfill,
reprocessing, transport, and reduced use of raw materials, especially in relation to materials with high embodied carbon such as concrete, plastics, ceramics/clay products and steel. In addition, there is usually a strong
desire to retain our architectural heritage, and often the most attractive and valued streetscapes are those that have a blend of building styles and ages. Many older buildings will have a connection with
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