Opening doors to low energy refurbishment

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London, Balham, Cornford Grove

House Summary

Owner(s):
Susan Venner
House Type:
Victorian 5-bedroom end of terrace
Carbon saving:
60%+

Measures installed:

  • Mostly double glazed windows, one window triple glazed Danrose Vrogum U=0.9
  • Slimlite Double Glazed in old sash windows, Low E glass, Krypton & Zenon Cavity U=1.9
  • Rationel DG U=1.12
  • 180mm Cork external and 120mm Cork internal wall insulation
  • 150mm Rockwool loft insulation
  • 100 mm Rockwool +100mm Celotex floor insulation
  • Condensing boiler
  • Solar Thermal System – 8 sq m
  • 92% Compact fluorescent lights
  • Woodstove in living room

  • London, Cornford Grove
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What visitors are saying

"Impressive how much difference insulation makes."

"A practical/hands on visit like this is invaluable for "real life" knowledge compared with the theory we know."

“Really interesting to see how someone has pragmatically managed to achieve sustainable carbon reductions on a budget- not just another sales pitch.”

"Very informative and useful about what to do on a budget and what is the most important."

"Useful to see things in situ. Great project, I liked the cork exposed - brilliant!"

"I think it is very good of people to open their homes like this. It is useful to hear what works in reality… A very rewarding visit"

"Impressed by the carbon footprint reduction. Very friendly and knowledgable host. Statistics/graphs were impressive!"

"Very inspiring to see what can be done and successfully implemented. Loved the exposed cork insulation - it looks very good, insulating without losing the aesthetic quality of the house."

"It was an eye opener of how to improve your home on a budget."

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