Ayrshire church to get makeover after signs of rot found in building

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A fresh application to replace ageing windows and frames at an Ayrshire church has been given the thumbs-up from council planners.Seagate Church, in Troon’s West Portland Street, will undergo the necessary improvements after they were granted planning permission.A previous application to replace the windows and frames was approved in 2020, but that permission elapsed before the works were carried out.As a result a fresh application was required and it’s now been granted.The refurbishment includes the existing windows to the front of the category B-listed church and the side elevations.Kilmarnock-based firm Character Joinery are set to carry out the work.They said in their supporting statement that existing timbers are “exposed” and “showing signs of rot in various areas.”The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.They also noted that the existing single glazed units are “suffering from condensation” and “inviting water ingress” into the window frames.In addition, there are some joints opening in the frames which “may lead to further water ingress.”In their report they said: “We have concluded that appropriate repair works are required to safeguard the character of the windows and ensure that they continue to make a valuable contribution to the building.“We appreciate the contribution windows make to the character of a historic building and would propose to refurbish the