Factsheets, user guides and technical information

Upstands below the main window 

This fact sheet explains the construction of the new window upstands.

Tilt only window openings where the windowsill remains at its current height

Following resident feedback, we can now offer a choice of opening mechanisms for the kitchen, side lounge and bathroom windows. The available options ensure that the room ventilation will be comparably better or similar to your current windows.  During your home visit, you will be able to make your choice of these windows, alongside your radiators and blinds/curtains. 

All three mechanisms - electric winder, manual winder, and handle, have slightly different implications on the window opening and associated ventilation as detailed below: 

Kitchen Window

The window has two opening parts (top and bottom).

	Standard	Alternative Option 1
Top opening - tilt inwards	Electric winder	Manual winder
Opening width	Up to 57cm	Up to 25cm
Opening angle	Up to 32 degrees	Up to 20 degrees
Lower opening - tilt inwards	Handle	Handle
Opening width	10cm	10cm
Opening angle	10 degrees	10 degrees
Achieves purge ventilation?	Yes	No
Comparison to current window (open at 30cm with the restrictor released)	Improved / better ventilation	About the same ventilation

Any opening mechanism that offers less ventilation on its maximum setting compared to the current windows cannot be included as an option (such as the handle for the upper opening part of the kitchen window)

Side Lounge window

	Standard	Option 1	Option 2*
	Manual winder	Handle	Electric winder
Opening width	Up to 25cm	9.5cm	Up to 57cm
Opening angle	Up to 20 degrees	9 degrees	Up to 32 degrees

 

*As this is an additional option that is not required due to achieving purge ventilation with the main lounge window, we charge £500 cost contribution

Bathroom window

	Standard	No alternative Option 1	No alternative Option 2
	Manual winder	The handle option does not provide sufficient ventilation in an area at risk of damp and mould	The electric winder option is not suitable for bathrooms
Opening width	Up to 25cm
Opening angle	Up to 20 degrees

 

Trench heater and radiator user guide

The trench heater and radiator user guide explains how to use the new trench heaters and radiators. It also helps with troubleshooting, and provides contact information for further assistance.

Window installation

To see how window installations are carried out, watch a video timelapse of a window removal and installation

Contractor Performance and Monitoring Panel site visit

View the site visit at Bray providing details of the building maintenance unit (BMU), roof and cladding system.