Opening doors to low energy refurbishment

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Welwyn, Carleton Rise

House Summary

Owner(s):
Tony and Patricia Almond
House Type:
1968 2-storey 5-bedroom detached
Carbon saving:
66%

Measures installed:

  • Cavity walls insulation
  • New argon filled double glazed UPVC front door unit
  • 250mm loft insulation as well as house and extension insulation
  • 100mm Kingspan underfloor insulation
  • 100mm of kingspan insulation under the suspended timber floor
  • Double glazing
  • Draught proofing
  • Condensing boiler with programmer, room thermostats and 100% TRVs in zone 2
  • 3.96kWp PV System
  • 100% low energy lights
  • Heat pump operated clothes dryer
  • Rainwater harvesting system for irrigation
  • Living Sedum Roof above carport
  • 27 tube x Solar Thermal collectors to 200litre DHW cylinder

  • Hertfordshire - Welwyn
  • Hertfordshire_Welwyn

Upcoming events

SuperHome Spring Open day- 17th March 2012.  Tours will be available from 10am-3pm. Pre booking is required, please telephone 01438 718523 or use the contact form below to confirm a time and party size.

Please note: the home owners have active honey bee hives in the garden. It is very unlikely you will be stung but important visitors are aware of this.

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