THE BATH ROYAL LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION
07 August 2006
Ventrolla Wessex were brought in to renovate the 50 traditional sash windows for Georgian Grade 2 listed building, The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Queens Square, Bath. The original windows were draughty and causing discomfort to the members of the institute and some of the original sash’s also needed to be replaced. Ventrolla Wessex were able to eliminate the draught problem by using their unique Perimeter Sealing System whilst also restoring the windows to their former glory. This system also has the added advantage of making the windows more energy efficient, thus reducing the large costs of heating such magnificent buildings.
Ventrolla Wessex had to schedule the work around the activities of the staff and members of the institute to enable normal activity to carry on while the renovation was carried out as there are many offices within the building and they also have a program of lectures and discussion forums that had to be accommodated. The renovation of the windows commenced on the 1st of April 2005 and took just over one month for completion.
Work carried out:
- Ventrolla's Wood Repair System VR90 was used to carry out repairs and fix scarfed in timber.
- Windows were fully draught proofed using Ventrolla's unique Perimeter Sealing System.
- Windows were stripped of paint where necessary, primed ready for finishing work to take place.
- Sashes were re-corded and re-balanced to enable smooth and easy operation.
- Ventrolla’s Sash Removal System was installed to give easy access for gleaning and decoration of the windows.
- New sash’s were made and fitted to match the originals that could not be renovated.
- Catches and sash lifts were fitted.
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