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Before undertaking any changes to the apartment you should consider the following: | |||
Before undertaking any changes to the apartment you should | |||
consider the following: | ===Restrictions within the lease=== | ||
Restrictions within the lease | Residents should always ensure that any proposed alterations to the property are not forbidden by the terms of the lease. | ||
Residents should always ensure that any proposed alterations | |||
to the property are not forbidden by the terms of the lease. | ===Maintaining the integrity of fire and acoustic protection=== | ||
Maintaining the integrity of fire and acoustic protection | Each apartment has been designed to minimise the spread of fire and noise within the building in accordance with building regulations. Making structural changes (such as kitchen or bathroom renovations) could damage or compromise fire or acoustic protection and should only be undertaken after consulting the [[Contacts|Management Company]] and seeking the prior approval of the landlord. | ||
Each apartment has been designed to minimise the spread of | |||
fire and noise within the building in accordance with building | ===Suitable fixings=== | ||
regulations. Making structural changes (such as kitchen or | Light and medium-weight fixtures can be attached directly to the finished dry-lined walls using fixings which are compatible with the wall system. Any heavy fixtures to support items such as a plasma or LCD televisions should be fixed and installed by a professional. | ||
bathroom renovations) could damage or compromise fire | |||
or acoustic protection and should only be undertaken after | ===Fitting items to floors, walls or ceilings=== | ||
consulting the | Caution should be exercised as electrical cables and water pipes may be present. Cables, which usually run in a vertical direction from switches and sockets, may be located by use of a cable detector. Ensure that the fixings used will support the load and are appropriate for the material which is being fixed into. Consider employing a competent person to undertake all work. | ||
of the landlord. | |||
Suitable fixings | '''It is recommended that you check with your landlord whether you can attach fixtures to the exposed concrete walls.''' '''Even if permitted, alternatives to drilling should be considered.''' | ||
Light and medium-weight fixtures can be attached directly to | |||
the finished dry-lined walls using fixings which are compatible | ===Electrical work in the home=== | ||
with the wall system. Any heavy fixtures to support items such | Prior to contemplating or undertaking any work to the electrical installations within the apartment, you need to be aware that there are restrictions upon what you may do as prescribed by: | ||
as a plasma or LCD televisions should be fixed and installed by | - | ||
a professional. | |||
Fitting items to floors, walls or ceilings | *Covenants contained in the lease | ||
Caution should be exercised as electrical cables and water | *Government legislation | ||
pipes may be present. Cables, which usually run in a vertical | |||
direction from switches and sockets, may be located by use of | Therefore for legal reasons and your own health and safety you are strongly advised to consult the [[Contacts|Management Company]] for further guidance prior to undertaking any changes or alterations to the apartment electrical installation. | ||
a cable detector. Ensure that the fixings used will support the | |||
load and are appropriate for the material which is being fixed | ===Sustainability=== | ||
into. Consider employing a competent person to undertake all | |||
Electrical work in the home | |||
Prior to contemplating or undertaking any work to the electrical | |||
installations within the apartment, you need to be aware that | |||
there are restrictions upon what you may do as prescribed by: | |||
- | |||
Covenants contained in the lease | |||
Government legislation | |||
Therefore for legal reasons and your own health and safety you | |||
are strongly advised to consult the | |||
guidance prior to undertaking any changes or alterations to the | |||
apartment electrical installation. | |||
Sustainability | |||
Please give consideration to the following points: | Please give consideration to the following points: | ||
Timber | |||
Use timber from a certified sustainable source such as FSC, SFI, | ====Timber==== | ||
PEFC, CTF or MTCC and look out for the "tick tree" trademark used in DIY stores. | Use timber from a certified sustainable source such as FSC, SFI, PEFC, CTF or MTCC and look out for the "tick tree" trademark used in DIY stores. | ||
Paint | |||
Most manufacturers produce non-VOC paints which are durable | ====Paint==== | ||
and less harmful to health and the environment. Whichever paint | Most manufacturers produce non-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints which are durable and less harmful to health and the environment. Whichever paint is used, make sure you follow the manufacturer's guidelines and dispose of any excess in a safe and responsible manner. | ||
is used, make sure you follow the manufacturer's guidelines and | |||
dispose of any excess in a safe and responsible manner. | ====White goods==== | ||
White goods | When buying new or replacement appliances, products with an A or A+ rating under the EU Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme are recommended. | ||
When buying new or replacement appliances, products with an | |||
A or A+ rating under the EU Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme | ====Light bulbs==== | ||
are recommended. | |||
Light bulbs | |||
Energy saving light bulbs use up to four times less electricity to generate the same amount of light. | Energy saving light bulbs use up to four times less electricity to generate the same amount of light. | ||
[[Category:Looking after your home]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:33, 31 August 2020
Before undertaking any changes to the apartment you should consider the following:
Restrictions within the lease
Residents should always ensure that any proposed alterations to the property are not forbidden by the terms of the lease.
Maintaining the integrity of fire and acoustic protection
Each apartment has been designed to minimise the spread of fire and noise within the building in accordance with building regulations. Making structural changes (such as kitchen or bathroom renovations) could damage or compromise fire or acoustic protection and should only be undertaken after consulting the Management Company and seeking the prior approval of the landlord.
Suitable fixings
Light and medium-weight fixtures can be attached directly to the finished dry-lined walls using fixings which are compatible with the wall system. Any heavy fixtures to support items such as a plasma or LCD televisions should be fixed and installed by a professional.
Fitting items to floors, walls or ceilings
Caution should be exercised as electrical cables and water pipes may be present. Cables, which usually run in a vertical direction from switches and sockets, may be located by use of a cable detector. Ensure that the fixings used will support the load and are appropriate for the material which is being fixed into. Consider employing a competent person to undertake all work.
It is recommended that you check with your landlord whether you can attach fixtures to the exposed concrete walls. Even if permitted, alternatives to drilling should be considered.
Electrical work in the home
Prior to contemplating or undertaking any work to the electrical installations within the apartment, you need to be aware that there are restrictions upon what you may do as prescribed by: -
- Covenants contained in the lease
- Government legislation
Therefore for legal reasons and your own health and safety you are strongly advised to consult the Management Company for further guidance prior to undertaking any changes or alterations to the apartment electrical installation.
Sustainability
Please give consideration to the following points:
Timber
Use timber from a certified sustainable source such as FSC, SFI, PEFC, CTF or MTCC and look out for the "tick tree" trademark used in DIY stores.
Paint
Most manufacturers produce non-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints which are durable and less harmful to health and the environment. Whichever paint is used, make sure you follow the manufacturer's guidelines and dispose of any excess in a safe and responsible manner.
White goods
When buying new or replacement appliances, products with an A or A+ rating under the EU Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme are recommended.
Light bulbs
Energy saving light bulbs use up to four times less electricity to generate the same amount of light.