Opening doors to low energy refurbishment

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Somerset, Bridgwater, Woolavington Hill

House Summary

Owner(s):
Malcolm Parker

House Type:
1960s detached

Carbon saving:
75%



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Measures installed:

  • uPVC double glazing throughout.
  • 60 mm Cavity wall insulation and 40mm Kingspan Kooltherm internal insulation.
  • 75 mm cellulose loft insulation plus 300mm Superwrap with plastic foil cover.
  • 40mm Kingspan floor insulation. The new extension has 100mm Celotex insulation with Underfloor heating.
  • Sanyo Eco 9kW air source heat pump that runs on CO2 not HCFCs and so operates down to -25c not -10c(HCFCs).
  • Zone controlled Underfloor heating to extension. Existing bungalow fitted with radiators with 100% thermostatic valves and zone controlled by room stat. Hot water provided instantly by heat store.
  • 2 arrays 16 Sanyo HIT 240HDE4 PV panels fitted with a nominal power output of 3.84 kWp.
  • Low energy lighting throughout.
  • Low energy appliances.
  • Water saving devices include: Spray taps on basins and thermostatic showers fitted instead of bath. New dual flush low water content toilet cisterns to both bathrooms.

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