Table 1

Types of housing improvement works

LocationCategoryExamples
ExternalHigh-rise fabricRoof covering. Overcladding. Balcony repairs. Asbestos work
Low-rise fabricRoof covering. Cavity-fill. Gutters and downpipes. Rendering. Repointing. Cladding or insulation
Doors‘Secured By Design’ doors
WindowsDouble-glazed windows
CommonInternal common worksDoors. Controlled-entry systems. Close painting. Lighting
EnvironmentalVarious
LiftsReplacement.
InternalHeatingFull central heating system. Boiler replacement. Hot-water tank
Kitchen, bathroom and rewiringNew kitchen and bathroom. Rewiring