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Heritage roofing - maintaining our iconic buildings
The UK is home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world, from stunning churches and cathedrals to historic stately homes. Each and every one of these remarkable feats of architecture requires regular maintenance to ensure they remain in the very best condition, allowing them to be enjoyed for generations.
Traditional Lime
Lime: it’s better for buildings – and for the environment
It is now fairly well known that cement is not good for old buildings and that lime mortar should be used. But why? What are the advantages and what are the disadvantages? In order to begin to answer those questions it is necessary to understand the nature of traditional building, the process by which buildings used to be built, and how it differs from modern construction, the process by which we build today.
Audio Visual
Audio visual equipment in church buildings
This guidance is issued by the Church Buildings Council under section 55(1)(d) of the Dioceses, Mission and Pastoral Measure 2007. As it is statutory guidance, it must be considered with great care. The standards of good practice set out in the guidance should not be departed from unless the departure is justified by reasons that are spelled out clearly, logically and convincingly.
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CRE Events
After the Midlands, onward to Milton Keynes
"CRE Midlands reminded me of the giddy days when it first began – the venue was packed with exhibitors and visitors and there was a busy atmosphere. The whole thing looked great."
Insurance
You need to ensure that reasonable precautions are in place at your church to keep it safe for those who use it. To do this, you need to think about what might cause harm to people.
You will then need to decide if the precautions already in place are adequate. If they are not, you may need to identify further action to prevent any danger. When done formally, this is known as a risk assessment.
Lead Roofing
Lead is one of the oldest materials in the roofing industry and is still commonly used throughout the world today.
Lead roofing is a traditional roofing method which has been used in the industry for hundreds of years, and is therefore proven to be extremely reliable. Lead roofing, and sand-cast lead, in particular is ideal for old buildings such as churches or historical renovations, whereas milled lead roofing is a mass-produced alternative, used for precision and accuracy in homes and commercial buildings alike.
Lightning Protection
When lightning strikes are you protected against this act of God?
The issue of lightning protection in churches is one that has exercised this publication for many years. In this four-part series of spotlights on the issue we will be revisiting various aspects of the subject, beginning with an overview of current thinking.
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DRU Art series gas wall heaters selected by Primrose Hill church, Dudley
Primrose Hill Congregational church in Dudley, near Birmingham, has been in existence for 160 years and the present building has stood for over 130 years. It was built over one of the Earl of Dudley’s coal mines and, despite tilting due to historic subsidence, the building is now stable and is a thriving part of the local community.
The church caters for around 250 visitors per week. As well as its regular Sunday services, it hosts Bible classes, Brownies, a youth club, dance, drama and many other activities.
After having its old boiler condemned in the autumn of 2013, the church embarked on the search for a new, modern heating system to replace the existing central heating. After taking advice from their local gas installer, the committee selected DRU Art series balanced flue gas wall heaters.
The heaters use natural convection, drawing air from outside the building for combustion and expelling waste gases outside using a concentric flue. They can be operated with no electrical supply or connected to a central timer switch. They can also be run on natural gas or LPG and are over 70% energy efficient.
The heaters only need to be turned on when the building is in use. This provides the church organisers with greater flexibility and control over their heating budget. The recent addition of fan assisted convection means that the heat is more evenly distributed around the building.
In conclusion, the church now has a more flexible, comfortable and economical heating system.
To find out more about the range of DRU heaters visit their website at www.drugasar.com
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