Central City News: Windows offer view of future; LADYWOOD.FAMILIES in a city centre tower block are getting a new window of opportunity as part of a pounds 5 million facelift on their flats. The Civic Centre block in Civic Close, Ladywood, is getting new double glazing double glazing Noun a window consisting of two layers of glass separated by a space, fitted to reduce heat loss Noun 1. double glazing in double quick time thanks to new equipment called a mast climber climb·er n. 1. One that climbs, especially a person who climbs mountains. 2. Sports A device, such as a crampon, used in mountain climbing. 3. A plant that climbs. 4. which replaces traditional scaffolding. It consists of an electronic platform attached to two vertical runners, which it uses to move up and down between floors. The mast climbers are a big time saver that can be set up in just two weeks compared to ten weeks for scaffolding, while residents avoid the loss of daylight caused by traditional scaffolding. |
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