Linthouse HA Pre-1919 SHNZHF Windows and Doors - Lot 1

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Linthouse HA Pre-1919 SHNZHF Windows and Doors - Lot 1 Lot 1: Linthouse Housing Association (LHA) is the main landowner in the Linthouse area of Glasgow, with over 1284 properties and factoring a further 413 properties. The majority of the properties are Pre-1919. Pre-1919 tenements face many different challenges including external fabric condition/repairs, difficulty to insulate/hard-to-treat and heat, mixed ownership, and oversized fenestration. Some of these lie within a conservation area, adding further challenges. Fenestration accounts for over 50% of the external façades and the heat loss due to the poor performance of these windows is the major contributor to the high energy costs incurred by the occupants. The current existing windows are drafty, have very poor energy efficiency performance and are not fit for purpose. As such, LHA proposes to replace windows to 96 properties and upgrade them to a double glazing specification. Stonework repairs will also be carried out. The HA is focused on a fabric-first approach and as such the upgrade of the windows is a top priority to reduce fuel bills and fuel poverty. Additionally, properties in Lot 1 require stonework repairs to ensure that the energy efficiency measures are made to buildings in good condition. The proposed measures for Lot 1 are as follows: - Windows replacement to double glazing spec and associated works. - Stonework repairs and associated works. The fabric first measures outlined above will greatly improve the energy efficiency of the building by reducing heat losses, reducing fuel bills and helping alleviate fuel poverty, as well as providing improved external walls. It will also reduce CO2 emissions and help prepare the building fabric towards achieving Zero Carbon properties. It will also bring the HA closer to achieving the Social Housing Net Zero Standard (SHNZS). The project will greatly support the health and wellbeing of the occupants and will provide homes that are fit for purpose and will alleviate cost increase pressures which can lead to mental health issues. It will also help decrease pressures on external services such as the NHS and the HSCP. It will also help alleviate pressures on the increasing numbers of homeless people across the city by providing homes that are more affordable to run. Direct Award via SXL Energy Efficiency Contractors Framework 1320