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    Helena Partnership, In-depth View Moss Bank

    Although featured back in 2010, we thought we would take a closer look at Helena Partnerships superb BISF renovation scheme in Moss Bank. Helena Partnerships…

    Admin 10 March 2017
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    Steel Houses in Coventry

    I grew up in a steel house in Canley, Coventry and they were the topic of some sociological research in late 40s/early 50s according to what I found o…
    rcherry3 9 June 2014
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    Open Plan of Ground Floor Options?

    We are in the process of redoing the internal parts of the house now having had new stone cladding and a new roof done when we moved in. We are plann…
    sray 25 January 2014
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    BISF House External Facelift Info Wanted

    I've been living in a BISF house for about 10 years now, and am now in a position to have a full external facelift to the property, eg new roof, fasci…
    Deano78 7 November 2013
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    Boarding out the loft space

    This is a Member submitted Post Hello all, my partner and I have recently moved into a new council property in Derby, I think the…

    stubopadiddlyop 31 July 2013
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    Extension Possibilities Removing Walls ??

    Hi, I’m a new member & in the process of buying a BISF property in Epping Essex. I have 2 questions though both related. The…

    JDT 1 November 2012
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    BISF House insurance!!!!

    Please help I am  trying everything possible to get buildings & contents insurance for my property. My current provider has sent a letter saying that they won’t…

    somoody 29 October 2012
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    Saint-Gobain Weber external wall insulation cuts BISF U-values by 70%

    Saint-Gobain Weber external wall insulation system cuts BISF U-value by an Impressive 70% for Cambridge BISF homes The BISF house is a steel framed house,…

    Admin 16 September 2012
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    Alumasc & Kingspan Improve BISF Houses For Moss Bank Residents

    Alumasc And Kingspan Insulation Working Together To Improve BISF Houses At Moss Bank. Industry giants Alumasc and Kingspan Insulation have joined forces in a major…

    Admin 3 May 2012
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    Frequently Asked Questions – British Iron & Steel Federation (BISF) Houses.

    Frequently Asked Questions BISF Houses. We frequently see BISF-related questions being asked on various forums and websites across the internet. Many of the answers provided…

    Admin 31 December 2011
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    Replacement Roofing Systems For BISF Houses

    Replacement Roofing Systems For BISF Houses Almost all BISF houses were built with corrugated asbestos cement or steel roofing sheets. Over time these sheets have…

    Admin 17 October 2011
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    BISF Permanent Houses – Not Temporary Prefabs

    During the Blitz of World War II, over 250,000 homes were destroyed in Great Britain and over 43,000 people lost their lives at the hands…

    Admin 16 March 2011
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