Non-traditional Profile – Crosswalls
History The term 'Crosswalls' refers to Rationalised Traditional Construction (RAT-Trad) and includes over 70 different house types across the UK. These homes were a mix of traditional and non-traditional construction methods. The end gable and separating party walls...
Non-traditional Profile – Cussins Refurbishment
History Cussins Refurbishment: Cussins are non traditionally built, post war houses designed and constructed by Cussins Ltd who were based in the North East. Cussins Ltd still exist to this very day and continue to build quality houses. Back in 1945 the Cussins Steel...
Non-traditional Profile – Woolaway Refurbishment
History The Woolaway is a non traditionally built property from a company by the name of W Woolaway & Sons Ltd who were based in Devon. There were two types of property built: The Woolaway house which were constructed between 1946 and 1956. These were two storey...
Non-traditional Profile – BISF Refurbishment
History BISF refurbishment. BISF properties were homes that were designed and built by the British Iron and Steel Federation. The organisation was actually formed back in 1934 but it wasn't until after the second world war that it diversified into housing by signing...
Non-traditional Profile – Boswell
History Boswell homes were introduced in the 1920s. These homes were built with in-situ concrete panels. Boswell properties are designated ”defective” by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The characteristics of a Boswell home include:- 2-storey semi-detached...
Structherm win Refurbishment Award at the 2020 INCA Awards
The 2020 INCA Awards ceremony was held online on Tuesday 24th November. These awards represent the highlight of the industry calendar, and celebrate the best of external wall insulation systems, designers and suppliers. Not limited to just new build design the awards...
Structherm’s Technical Director, Julian Taylor, achieves INCA’s Outstanding Achievement Award
The 2020 INCA Awards ceremony was broadcast via Zoom on Tuesday 24th November. These awards in particular are a highlight of the industry calendar, and celebrate the best in external wall insulation systems, designers and suppliers. Not limited to new build design,...
Innovative Crosswall refurbishment becomes finalist in 2020 INCA Awards
Structherm are proud to announce that our recent Barks Drive project in Stoke On Trent has been selected as a finalist for the 2020 INCA Awards. The project was a pilot scheme which included the external refurbishment of 7 crosswall homes, installed by Westdale North...
Non-traditional Profile – Swedish Timbers
History Swedish Timber homes were introduced in 1945. Over 4,000 were built by 1951. These homes were built with a timber frame, with timber boarding internally and externally.Illustration by Graham Siddons, StructhermThe characteristics of a Swedish Timber home...
Non-traditional Profile – Boots
History Boots Pier & Panel, also known simply as 'Boots', were introduced in 1910. Over 8,000 were built by 1930. These homes were built with reinforced concrete columns, with timber boarding and external render. Boots properties are designated ”defective” by the...
