Windows
Any replacement windows will normally be double glazed UPVC sections with reinforced frames.
The windows will meet industry standards and carry a comprehensive ten year guarantee against defects caused by materials or workmanship.
Other benefits from new windows include:
• better comfort throughout the year
• enhanced security
• reduced energy consumption
• easier to open/close
• less condensation
• lower maintenance costs because there is no need to paint in future.
New windows will normally make your block look better and increase the market value of your property if you wish to sell.
Our contractors will submit a planning application before replacing windows, and you may receive correspondence from Barnet Council about this.
Once new windows have been installed, you will be given a booklet advising you on what products to use to clean the windows and other helpful maintenance advice.
Please note, while the installation of new double glazed windows may reduce the amount of condensation appearing on the glass and window sills, you may find more condensation elsewhere in your property.
This is because the new windows are more airtight and the sources producing water vapour cannot be eliminated by the new windows.
Roofs
If the roof of your block is in poor condition, we may replace it. The replacement will be designed to comply with current Building Regulations.
The insulation will be upgraded at the same time for better comfort, lower energy use, and lower fuel bills.
New flat roofs will normally have a 20 year guarantee against defects of workmanship or material failure. This does not include the cost of any normal maintenance required.
Scaffolding
For many of our major works schemes scaffolding will be required. This is because by law Barnet Homes has a duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by its activities.
This includes Barnet Homes employees, contractors and occupiers of properties. There are also strict legal requirements to be met before allowing people to work at height.
These legal requirements mean that in almost all cases of window replacement and other high level external works, we are obliged to use scaffolding rather than ladders or stepladders.