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36 The Link Magazine • July 2003
Eco-homes ready for first residents
Seven environmentally friendly integer Homes in Abbey Meads were completed on 20 June ready for tenants to move in at the end of the month.
Designed by the Westlea Hous- The innovative design includes: made from recycled newspapers; Redstone Construction manag-
ing Association architects and built • timber frames constructed from • using stored rainwater for flush- ing director Graham Carter said
by Swindon firm Redstone Con- trees grown under Forest Stew- ing WCs; the project was both interesting
struction, the houses incorporate a ardship Council guidelines; • solar panels on the roof for wa- and challenging. "This is the sec-
wide range of energy saving fea- • high levels of warm cell insulation ter heating; ond major Integer project we have
tures, whilst being cost efficient to built. At Abbey Meads we've used
build. a range of new and innovative
products; this is definitely hous-
ing for the future.
CEW BUILDERS
Monday evenings
Brickwork down the bowls club
carpentry, The Haydon Wick Bowls Club
patios, driveways. continues its efforts to introduce
Painting and local people to the joys of the
game.
decorating
Qualified instructors are on
Loft conversions hand every Monday evening all
117YEARS EXPERIENCE summer to explain the basic skills
to anyone considering taking up
the sport.
Tel: 0781 823 3249 All necessary equipment for the
initial practice is supplied by the
01672 516760
club, just turn up at the green sited
for a no obligation quote behind the Hayden Centre be-
and excellent service
tween 6pm and 8pm. For details
The Integer homes nearing corn pie-
call Nigel Martin on 336839.
tion at the end of May. Note the solar
The club, which is celebrating
panels and the large windows facing
its tenth anniversary, held a suc-
the afternoon sun
cessful President's Day on 7 June.
• reduced use of plastic, gutters This year's president, Pauline
are made from galvanised steel; Edge, and her family put a lot of
Windows & Conservatories • external walls partly clad with hard work into the event and £150
home grown cedar boarding re- was raised for the Prospect Foun-
A family business quiring no redecoration; dation.
with over 25 years experience • low maintenance zinc roofing;
• high quality argon filled double
glazed windows;
PVCu Windows • use of mineral based environ-
and Doors mentally friendly paints;
• marmoleum floor covering for
PVCu & Hardwood kitchens and bathrooms, as rec-
Conservatories ommended by the Asthma Society SOLUTION
as this inhibits the dust mite;
Composite Doors • laminated spruce timber floors Maintenance free
for warmth underfoot; UPVC fascia boards
y
Primar & • passive ventilation system pro- cladding & guttering
Secondary Glazing viding natural clean air without
the use of electric fans; Expertly fitted at DIY prices
• provision for recycling house- FREE SURVEY
COMPETITIVE LOANS CAN BE ARRANGED hold waste;
• incorporation of a solar space to NO DEPOSIT
utilise heat from the sun;
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20' fascia, soffit & gutter
£205
• low energy light fittings and use
RETAIL
of PIRs which automatically turn 20' fascia & soffit £130
lights on and off in stairwells; (prices correct at time of publication)
• provision made within the struc-
y4 Y F E N SA ture for future internal lift for disa-
y bled person access to the first floor
is Re istered Gom Company if and when required.
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