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House Summary

Owner(s):

Neal McCay

House Type:

1926 Mid terrace

Carbon saving:

67%

Measures installed:

Cavity Wall Insulation
Combi Boiler
Double Glazing
Energy monitor
Loft Insulation
Low Energy Appliances
Low Energy Lighting
Solar PV Panels
Water Saving Devices
Wood Stove

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What visitors are saying

"Super. Very patient host who managed to forgive our delays (car wouldn't start Metro off etc.). Very heartening to see what could be done with an older house."

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Measures installed in detail:

Double glazing throughout
Cavity wall filled with Rockwool
270 mm deep rockwool blanket loft insulation
Baxi Combi 80e boiler fitted with TVRs
2.9kw photovoltaic array on roof
4kw DEFRA approved wood burning stove
Low energy lighting throughout
Low energy appliances throughout
Energy use monitor (OWL)
Chimney balloon
Water saving devices include a water meter
Reflective foil behind radiators

Benefits of work carried out:

Reduced utility bills and free baked potatoes (during daylight hours only)

Favourite feature:

Morso woodburning stove

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Tyne and Wear, Whitley Bay, Paignton Avenue

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