NEWS

Brookfield School

TRC have recently been awarded the £450k restoration of Brookfield school for the London Borough of Camden. This is a 16 week contract which includes in the works window refurbishment, flat roof renewal for the whole building and curtain wall replacement to the gym.

Latymer Court, Hammersmith £3m

Latymer Court is an 8 storey block of 370 flats, some privately owned, some sublet, some rented and managed by agents. Watts Group PLC commissioned TRC to execute this project in 5 phases, over 63 weeks and at a value over £3m. Phase 1 (94 flats) has just been completed. The project involves external and internal refurbishment and includes window replacement, brick re-pointing and repairs where necessary, roofing, repair and painting of gutters and downpipes, painting externally and communal areas and stair vestibules internally. We have an on site liaison officer to maintain good relationships and communication with the residents.

Hackney Homes Procurement 2010 (Decent Homes)

After a rigorous selection process TRC has been chosen as a strategic alliance partner for wooden window repairs. This framework partnership is between Hackney Council, Hackney Homes, Mulalley, Lakehouse Contracts and Mansell Construction Services. It is a 4 year, £384 million programme, refurbishing 31,525 homes

Avenue Road

TRC have recently completed the supply and installation of hardwood sash windows on 2 luxury £70 million houses in Central London for up market house builder Blenheim House Construction. The contract period was 6 months.

Fenwick, New Bond Street

Fenwick asked TRC to repair and paint the windows at the flagship store in New Bond Street. This was phased over several months and done in sections in order to minimize disruption to trading. Some of the work was also done outside normal trading hours. To protect the stock in store from sunlight solar reflective film was incorporated into the new glazing.

The Meridian Building, High Street, Exeter

Jones Lang Lasalle appointed TRC for the external refurbishment of their Meridian Building in the High Street, Exeter. This was started in May 2010 and completed in Dec 2010. During this period the shopping centre which houses the bank, shops and offices was fully functional and open throughout the external refurbishment which included roofing, painting, cleaning, glazing and repair to concrete, windows and doors.

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Domestic Division

Timber Restoration Co. Ltd specialise in sash and old window renovation and all types of exterior joinery repairs. We have been established for 15 years and although we are well respected in the commercial market, we provide the same level of service to our domestic customers.

Our unique Draught Proofing System allows you to renovate your existing windows rather than replace, keeping all the original character of your sash windows without the need for costly replacements.

How we work

· Sliding sashes are removed and the condition of woodwork, sash cords, glass and pulley wheels are all inspected.

· Decaying wood routed out to expose sound timber, or if beyond economical repair original profiles are made to match the existing.

· Two-part epoxy resin (Repair Care Int) then molded to match exact profile of original window.

· All sash cords are renewed with waxed cotton cord, pulleys serviced or replaced as necessary and sash weights adjusted to ensure correct and smooth operation of the window.

· Unique draught proofing system fitted to include new Staff and Parting beads, Pile Carriers and Weatherpile.

· This system of renovation can be applied to casement windows and doors.

Benefits of renovating your existing windows

· Eradicating draughts

· Reduces dust & dirt ingress

· Increasing the energy efficiency

· Improves operation of the window

Advantages of using our fitting service

· All work is done insitu so that windows are left secure overnight.

· No need for expensive scaffolding or concerns about the weather.

· We respect your home whilst work is carried out and remove all materials once completed.

· We can advise you on ways to secure your home with our range of security fittings.

Please click here to view or download our restoration brochure.