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...
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...
