Progress at Old Buckenham Almshouses

All going well

The Robert Cocks Almshouses Charity Trustees are letting us know how the current work on the property is going.

The Almshouse roof project is coming along nicely and they are making great progress. The original Welsh slate tiles will be reused, after being carefully removed, checked and cleaned; it is amazing to think that they have never been removed before and will go back on to the roof structure for another 150 years (fingers crossed).

All of the chimneys are in good condition and are about to be re-pointed and have some new pots installed. Currently, there is just one pot on each stack but traditionally there would have been two. So, they have made the decision to 'fill the gap', ensuring the building is restored to its original design. The roof structure and boarding are also in good condition and doesn't need any substantial repair, which is a massive relief to the charity. Using this opportunity, they have decided to add even more insulation to the existing roof space and try to further improve the energy efficient of this old Grade II listed Victorian building.

Their contractor, Aspect Group Services, and Project Manager are both telling us the project is on track and, weather permitting, they hope to be finished on time in September.