The Kintyre Forum

I thought it would be worth bringing the recent work at 27-31 Main Street to your attention and to highlight the paint work has still to be finished (just incase you noticed it and thought it was looking terrible!! - windows look great!!)

The refurbishment of this prominent building will make a significant difference to the streetscape. Works include; reinstatement of double glazed timber sash and case windows to replicate those that were originally fitted, extensive render repairs, redecoration of entire front elevation with high quality mineral paint and replacement rainwater goods and external close door. This building has already been subject to a major shopfront improvement via CARS.

Before works started



During works



Old UPVC Window



McKellars Shopfront before refurbishment



Shop after refurbishment

Disappointing to see this work has still to be completed especially with the MOKFEST weekend coming up. Not a dig, but a sign saying this is under development would make a difference to what people will see as an eyesore.

I have to say that I hear that Mr McKellar is trying to take over the Main Street.
If what I hear is actually the case, then he is unlikely to be bothered with a coat of paint. But who am I to say from this distance?>

Further updates of progress at http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/campbelto ... per-floors where it highlights the reason for delay.

August 2011 – some minor issues with the new windows have resulted in a further delay. Agreement has now been reached regarding the removal of existing paint and a test sample is due to be carried out as soon as possible. It is proving difficult to identify a suitable time to carry out the test area due to the location of the property with the commercial premises on the ground floor.

July 2011 – the paint removal has been delayed due to the difficulty in removing the various layers (a mix of traditional lead based paints and various modern products) and also the discovery of historical paint. A test sample has been sent away for analysis. Keim Paints will only guarantee the new paint if it is applied direct to render.

June 2011 - the replacement timber sash and case windows have now been installed, together with the new close gate and cast iron rainwater goods. Work has commenced on the removal of existing paint.

The refurbishment of this prominent building will make a significant difference to the streetscape. Works include; reinstatement of double glazed timber sash and case windows to replicate those that were originally fitted, extensive render repairs, redecoration of entire front elevation with high quality mineral paint and replacement rainwater goods and external close door. This building has already been subject to a major shopfront improvement via CARS.