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...
Non-traditional Profile – Airey
History The construction of Airey properties was introduced by Sir Edwin Airey and were constructed after the Second World War to ease the chronic shortage of housing. They were developed at a time when traditional building materials and skilled labour were in short...
History of Social Housing in the UK
The history of social housing in the UK goes back a fair way – last year the industry celebrated 100 years since the Addison Act. This Act saw the first use of public funding to build homes. The Addison Act of 1919 marked the first time government funding was used to...
Structherm release new case study on timber frame homes
Following their work on Shieldhill with Ailsa Building Contractors Ltd., Structherm have released a new case study detailing how their structural EWI system can benefit timber frame homes. The case study covers the refurbishment of 38 Weir Timber homes for Falkirk...
New Case Study Highlights Benefits of Hybrid System in Anchor Timber Bungalows
Structherm have released a new case study detailing how their hybrid system can benefit non-traditional homes. The case study covers the refurbishment of 15 Anchor Timber bungalows for Falkirk Council, installed by A. C. Whyte.Anchor homes were built with a timber...
Unique Non-Traditional Housing Refurbishment CPD
The brand new Structherm CPD is entitled “Structural External Wall Insulation & The Refurbishment Of Non-Traditional Homes“. It was launched in September 2019. Whilst it's a completely unique CPD it's not for everyone. But for local authorities, housing...
Structherm Highly Commended in 2019 INCA Awards
The 2019 INCA Awards ceremony was held at the MacDonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday 28th November. These awards in particular are a highlight of the industry calendar, and celebrate the best external wall insulation systems, designers and suppliers. Not...
Staff raise money for Marie Curie Trek Nepal
As you may be aware, our Operations Director Mark Harrison will take part in a Trek Nepal event for Marie Curie in January next year. With more than 29 hours of trekking, over five days, the journey is sure to challenge even confident hikers. Mark has been training...
Treuddyn Enveloping Scheme
Structherm have released a new case study covering the Treuddyn Enveloping Scheme.The project covered the refurbishment of 14 properties for Flintshire County Council and was installed by Thomas Niamh Contracting Limited. The 14 homes were of cavity wall construction,...