Rosemount: Traditional Joinery & Damp Solutions
TQ12 | Specialist Joinery & Damp Solutions in a Grade II Listed Property
When approaching the sensitive upgrade of windows and doors at Rosemount, our expertise was required to balance authentic preservation with modern performance needs whilst securing listed building consent. Additionally, internal damp issues needed careful investigation and remediation
Strategic Approach
Our specialist team:
- Conducted detailed thermal performance analysis
- Identified original Victorian features for preservation
- Developed sympathetic upgrading solutions
- Created heritage-appropriate specifications for joinery
- Undertook comprehensive damp diagnosis
- Prepared detailed remedial specifications for damp
- Secured listed building consent approval
Technical Achievements
Key successes include:
- Integration of a nearly invisible secondary glazing system
- Preservation and enhancement of Victorian timber shutters
- Implementation of heritage glass with traditional character
- Strategic draught-proofing targeting 15% heat loss reduction
- Optimisation of existing period features for thermal performance
- Resolution of various damp issues through targeted interventions
Conservation Excellence
Our expertise ensured:
- Full compliance with listed building requirements
- Authentic preservation of historic character
- Cost-effective, sustainable solutions
- Integration of period features with modern standards
- Long-term performance improvements
- Appropriate damp remediation methods
This project demonstrates our ability to enhance listed building performance whilst preserving historic character. Through careful analysis and specialist knowledge, we delivered solutions that respect heritage whilst meeting modern needs.
Client Value
- Improved energy efficiency without compromise
- Enhanced thermal comfort
- Preserved authentic features
- Long-term sustainable solutions
- Resolved damp issues
- Comprehensive internal improvements
