Energy performance has been updated with thermally insulated dry lining, double glazing, roof insulation (175mm of cellulose fibre), condensing boilers, insulation of basement and damp-proofing of same by use of a ventilated membrane.

Rainwater is collected and used for toilet flushing and workshop utility use. Floorboards are re-used and locally sourced. The derelict front wall had to be re-built to exacting standards set by the Conservation Officer, and a permeable lime-rich mortar will satisfy structural issues whilst also allowing eventual reclaim of the already reclaimed bricks.

Timber treatment and conventional damp-proofing have been avoided by careful detailing to the recommendations of Hutton & Rostron Environmental Investigations, isolating vulnerable timbers from damp.

Main Contractor: Rushby Builders Ltd.

Local metalworkers Metalmania designed and made the shopfront grille.