Proposed New Roof Structure & Finishing's, Insulated External Render and Associated Repairs to 54 Blackburn Type Houses, Coatbridge

The Council seeks to undertake major repairs to 54 two-storey, mid-terrace, end-terrace and semi-detached houses at Lomond Rd and Derwent Drive, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire. These properties are identified as Blackburn Mark III house types, built in 1950.

These major repairs include replacement of defective steel trusses forming the existing roof structure, with replacement roof finishings and associated works to upper floors together with structural works to existing external walls. Simultaneously properties will be upgraded to improve insulation standards, working towards meeting the Scottish Government’s 2030 climate change targets by increasing energy efficiency rating to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band B, in line with the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH2).

Due to the nature of the works, existing tenants within these properties will require to be decanted in a phased manner by the successful bidder during the course of the works to 6nr nearby vacant properties.

The Council seeks to undertake major repairs to 54 two-storey, mid-terrace, end-terrace and semi-detached houses at Lomond Rd and Derwent Drive, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire. These properties are identified as Blackburn Mark III house types, built in 1950.

These major repairs include replacement of defective steel trusses forming the existing roof structure, with replacement roof finishings and associated works to upper floors together with structural works to existing external walls. Simultaneously properties will be upgraded to improve insulation standards, working towards meeting the Scottish Government’s 2030 climate change targets by increasing energy efficiency rating to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band B, in line with the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH2).

Due to the nature of the works, existing tenants within these properties will require to be decanted in a phased manner by the successful bidder during the course of the works to 6nr nearby vacant properties.

The scope of the proposed works includes the following:

• removal and replacement of existing lightweight steel framed structural roof with new timber trussed roof structure (Contractor’s Design Portion) and replacement roof coverings;
• removal and replacement of existing upper floor partitions (tied to roof structure) including doors, ceilings, ceiling insulation and upper floor heating installations;
• full rewiring of properties including hard-wired smoke and CO2 detectors;

-structural integrity works (ties and straps) to existing external brick cavity walls;

• replacement thermally efficient UPVC windows and external doors (windows upgraded to triple glazed);
• new external wall insulated render system;
• replacement gutters and downpipes;
• decanting existing tenants to 6nr nearby vacant properties; and
• asbestos surveying and removal.