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The Building Standards in Scotland are intended to ensure that all modern homes, whether they are new-build or conversions of existing structures, are built to achieve a minimum level of thermal insulation performance and energy efficiency.
Unfortunately, these technical standards are based on “theoretical” calculations and local authority building permissions only seek to check that the design and material specifications being used in the development are as per the warrant submission by the developer.
There is no requirement for the developer of a completed building to provide “proof of compliance” which shows that the desired level of “theoretical” energy efficiency performance has actually been achieved and in fact many homes fail to attain the standard.
These homes contain weaknesses and defects that are often “invisible” to conventional inspection methods and many owners can remain completely unaware of their existence until they have problems such as rain water ingress, poor internal air quality, difficulties in keeping their homes warm and incurring excessive energy bills.
Hendry Homes has recognised the importance of achieving a sound design
and quality of construction and has contracted with Alba Building Sciences
Ltd., an independent specialist
consultancy to help it eliminate those types of “invisible”
weakness so that its clients can be assured of purchasing a high quality,
well-built, energy efficient home.
In order to achieve this, Alba Building Sciences Ltd will review and audit the design and specifications of the home and undertake a number of site-inspections during the construction which, on completion will be subject to a comprehensive scientific assessment to prove its quality and performance.
As a final step in this process, Alba will deliver infrared thermographic images of the completed home as evidence of its thermal insulation performance and energy efficiency.
Successful launch sees three houses sold:
The Farmhouse - Sold
The Barn- Sold
The Stables - Sold
If you are interested in reserving your new home for 2010/2011 completion contact us today.
Hendry Homes has been recognised by the Herald Property Awards and made it into the top 3 runners up spot for Best Conversion which was announced at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Glasgow on 11 September 2008.
Hendry Homes has been invited down to The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to receive an award for Best Property at the Daily Mail Property awards on Friday 31 October.
The Ayrshire property market has received a welcome boost as leading local property development and house building company, Hendry Homes Ltd, announced today it has won one of the most prestigious national property awards.
Hendry Homes Ltd, an elite family run company is to be awarded the accolade for ‘best property’ in the Daily Mail UK Property Awards 2008, beating off strong competition throughout the whole county of Ayrshire.
The company operates in the mid to high end of the property market and offers an enviable range of property and building services including renovation projects, new builds, extensions and conversions.
The ‘best property’ award was presented to Hendry Homes Ltd for their redevelopment and new build project Otters View at the Purclewan Mill site, creating an exclusive hamlet of stunning homes including green oak frames, natural stone and slate features. The historic Purclewan Mill, located just 10 minutes from Ayr and five minutes from Alloway, where lived Nellie Kilpatrick, the miller’s daughter, is believed to be the inspiration for Robert Burns’ first poem, Handsome Nell.
Iain Hendry, Managing Director of Hendry Homes Ltd carried out his first renovation project in 1987 with his wife Karen as a personal assignment, which was to see the start of their flourishing company. Having got the development bug, Iain and Karen over many years embarked upon a range of renovation, new build and improvement ventures for themselves as well as private clients and have gone from strength to strength.
On receiving this award, Iain Hendry said: “It is an absolute honour,
being a small local Ayrshire company, to have been awarded this esteemed
national property award. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver the
highest standards, retaining and enhance the natural beauty of each building,
whilst being sympathetic to the local environment for all new build designs.
This accolade is testament to the team’s hard work and enthusiasm
for producing stunning properties for discerning buyers looking for a truly
outstanding home.”
Iain Hendry takes on the role of project manager on every project, overseeing
all work from start to finish ensuring complete client satisfaction throughout
the whole process. Each development has its own individual character and
charm, with buyers able to put their own mark on the property through a
choice of internal finishings.
Hendry
Homes Ltd incorporates many features and benefits to produce properties
of distinction. Unique green oak frames are stylishly integrated with natural
materials and renewable energy sources including air source heat pumps,
as well as underfloor heating to help reduce energy costs. Environmental
considerations are also taken into account with all oak coming from European
sustainable sources, part of a replanting programme where new saplings are
offered for their site or planted on their behalf.
This award is linked to the world’s largest and most prestigious property competition, The International Property Award. Hendry Homes Ltd is now in the running to representing the UK at the finals in the USA in November, where winners from the American, Arabian, Asia-Pacific, European and African awards will compete for the international accolades.
For further information please contact Lorna Inglis at Media House on 0141 220 6040 or email lorna@mediahouse.co.uk. Alternatively please call Iain Hendry at Hendry Homes Ltd on 01292 520999 or email info@hendryhomes.co.uk