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Roof completion

Thanks to support from local roofers we’ve managed to get the roof completed. Resplendent in Welsh slate, looking great, and most importantly’water tight’.

Ridge tiles

Our new ridge tiles. I say ‘new’, they’re recycled from a 150 year old church. Beautiful, traditional craftsmanship and a modern ‘no mortar’ way of connecting them.

Solar power

It’s great to see that w our electricity totally provided through solar power at this point – by the time we get to the end of August the gas will have gone also and the airsource heatpump will replace it.

Recycled insulation

Here is a picture of the recycled insulation we’re putting in the loft. Then it will be completely floored – other than air ways for ventilation – and shelving added for storage. It’s made from old newspapers.

Climate Jury

We recently met up with an architect, Luke, who’s a part of Preston’s Climate Jury who are looking at green solutions for the city. Good to see that retrofit was high up on the recommendations list.

Solar array

The solar panels are in place, waiting to be connected – very exciting. We will of course need some sun though!  Roof getting there too.

Safety gear

Tony & Liam took out trainee’s Nicola & Maria to get their safety gear today, so that they could start to get more involved in the site works.

£11,600 MVHR grant

We have recently heard the good news that our £11,600 grant application to Lancashire Environmental Fund for a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery unit has been successful. This unit will enable us to maximise heat generated by the solar panels…

Scaffolding arrives

This week at long last we were able to see the scaffolding arise from the ground, so hopefully the work can now begin in earnest. Phase one will include the replacing of the roof & loft and the fitting of…