More than 100 rural homes are to undergo a £5million full-scale energy performance upgrade courtesy of Procast.
The properties are spread across various locations in Argyll – in Tighnabruaich, Dunoon, Tarbert, Helensburgh, Campbeltown and on the island of Islay (pictured).
In all, 130 homes that are the responsibility of Argyll Community Housing Association will be given a full retrofit upgrade involving external wall insulation, internal wall insulation, new doors, windows, mechanical ventilation, insulation and air source heat pump installations.
This major project, starting mid-August, 2022, will be phased over a period of six months and is being parted funded by BEIS.
Needless to say, the wide geographical spread of the properties will present challenges for Procast in terms of getting their teams and materials to their locations on time.
But on completion, tenants will see a reduction in their energy costs, which will help ACHA work towards their carbon-reduction targets.
All the work is being carried out to government-recognised PAS2035 and Microgeneration Certification Scheme standards.
The project forms part of ACHA’s long-term PAS2035 retrofit programme and is similar to programmes carried out by Procast in the Renfrewshire and North Lanarkshire council areas.
As with other similar projects it will feature the latest Vaillaint aroTherm Plus ASHP systems and it is being delivered through the Procurement for Housing framework.
A Procast spokesman said: “We are extremely proud to be awarded our first large-scale retrofit project from ACHA and are looking forward to building a strong partnership and supporting their team in achieving their PAS2035 ambitions.
“This project helps secure our commitment to establishing a strong delivery model in the Argyll and Bute area.”
This is the third recent programme of works undertaken by Procast for ACHA, following the WHHA ASHP contract in Oban and the heating system upgrades at other locations in Argyll.
Retrofit is the process of making changes to existing buildings so that energy consumption and emissions are reduced. These changes should also provide the benefit of a more comfortable and healthier home with lower fuel bills.
However, works need to be carried out properly with a bespoke plan and design and installed by competent, skilled contractors who work to high standards of technical competence and provide full customer service back-up and are renowned for good trading practices.
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