Renovation

Synopsis: Examines the renovation of two Victorian houses in Bristol, both owned by Solon South West Housing Association Ltd. Identifies some of the existing defects present in both properties and follows the process of rehabilitation. Includes footage of re-roofing, damp proofing, replastering, rendering, sound insulation and fire protection together with improvements such as new kitchens, bathroom fittings and central heating. The film is not intended as a recipe for good practice but serves to familiarise the viewer with the scale and scope of typical housing rehabilitation works.
Series: House Construction, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1995
Documentation: Related book: ‘The Construction of Houses’, 2nd
Uses: Students of the built environment. Those involved in the management and repair of acquired property.
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: buildings; conservation - buildings; domestic architecture; houses

Name: University of the West of England, The Video Project
Contact: Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email: Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web: http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone: 0117 328 3008
Address: Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes: A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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