Opening doors to low energy refurbishment
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Chalfont St Giles, Palliser Road
House Summary
Owner(s):
Charles and Judy AingerHouse Type:
Eco-retrofit, summer 2008Carbon saving:
84%
Measures installed:
- Extra 200mm thick loft insulation (total 400mm).
- Hemp roof insulation.
- External insulation to 30m2 of single brick wall.
- Fully draught proofed – leaks sealed.
- 2 x 6 evacuated tube units, generates 1240 kwh/yr hot water output Solar panels.
- Photovoltaics South facing roof; generates 2200kwh/yr.
- Automatic feed, Wood pellet boiler, 10-15 kW output.
- Rainwater Harvesting; feeds 1 WC, wash m/c, 2 garden taps.
- Whole house MVHR, uses 885 kwh/yr electricity.
- All bulbs low energy, also 50% low energy fittings.
- Low energy water pump installed for rainwater harvesting
- External post box added and letter box flap sealed
- New front door with 'U' rating 2.0w/2k
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What visitors are saying
"Very glad we came. Just about to embark on our own large project. A feast for thought and discussion. Thank you, very helpful.""Very useful visit. I hope planning/building control will allow me a PV system on my south facing roof."
"Very informative - the improvements are very impressive and I'm sure they'll inspire others."