Opening doors to low energy refurbishment

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Manchester, Penzance Street

House Summary

Owner(s):
Manchester City Council
House Type:
Victorian mid-terrace
Carbon saving:
60%+

Measures installed:

  • Double Glazed, Low E glass / Argon Filled in High performance wooden frames
  • Low water content radiators
  • External wall insulation to rear outriggers
  • Internal insulation: insulated dry lining; Sempatap thermal
  • Solar thermal hot water system
  • Sun pipe and solar vent
  • 100% CFL's
  • Condensing boiler
  • Wormery
  • Waterbutt - water collection from roof
  • Green roof on shed
  • Recycling Facilities

  • Manchester_MilesPlatting

Upcoming events

SuperHome Spring Open day- Saturday 17th March and Tuesday 20th- Thursday 22nd March 2012. The events will be 90 minute guided tours and all visitors are to book in advance, please contact  Manchester City Council's Energy Group to make an appointment on 0161 234 5499 or email energy_team@manchester.gov.uk

Please note: The Manchester Eco house is open to the public all year round, to visit this SuperHome please contact Manchester City Council's Energy Group to make an appointment on 0161 234 5499 or email energy_team@manchester.gov.uk

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