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...
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...
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. 1918-1930 The Addison Act of 1919 marked the first time government funding...
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...