House Summary

Owner(s):

Sarah Harrison

House Type:

Victorian semi-detached

Carbon saving:

85%

Measures installed:

• All original windows overhauled, double glazed and draught stripped
• New high performance windows with DG, argon filling and low e glass installed at rear
• Walls internally insulated with 100mm or 50mm fibre board
• Cornices and mouldings replaced or remade
• Rockwool used to insulate whole roof and two layers of expanded wood fibreboards
• Roof had needed replacing anyway
• Original flooring on the ground floor removed (and reused in the attic) and underfloor insulation added
• Whole house draught stripped
• Pressure test performed better than new build
• Draft lobby installed in hall
• Heat recovery unit in the bathroom and shower room
• Condensing boiler with good controls
• Flat plate solar thermal system
• Very small PV system is used to run the pump
• Low energy lighting throughout
• Sunpipe added to allow natural light into the hallway
• AAA washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer
• Grey water and rainwater recycling for the garden use
• Wood burning stove in the living room
• The house has been plumbed for water efficiency using flow regulators, aerating taps and showers and ultra low water usage WCs.