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Winchester, Colden Common, Piping Close

House Summary

Owner(s):
Rob Veck

House Type:
1979 Modern four bed house

Carbon saving:
86%



  • Winchester Piping Close

Measures installed:

  • Insulation - External wall insulation (Celotex 110mm) based on rain screen cladding. uValue 0.14 W/m2K. External wall extension - 200mm celotex onto solid wall 212mm thick concrete blocks. Use of 10mm of Spacetherm on window edges and lintles.
  • Windows - Triple glazing - dormer windows & extension. New front & back door - .8 uvalue.
  • Loft insulation - 290mm Celotex on sloping roof and additional 150mm celotex on flat roof of dormer. Additional 200mm on dormer walls
  • Floor insulation  - 165mm Celtex  under floor (except kitchen and down stairs WC). Polystyrene panels for extension to achieve a uvalue of 0.10 W/m2K
  • Ceiling insulation - Energain panels in 2 rooms to enhance thermal mass.
  • Ventilation heat recovery - Villavent system
  • Condensing gas boiler – all rads with TRVs
  • Solar hot water  - Navitron SCM15-58/1800
  • 3.85kWp PV System; 22 BP 4175YT panels wire in 4 strings
  • Low energy lighting - 80% of lights replaced with LED 1watt GU10 bulbs.
  • Water saving devices – dual flush toilets
  • Wood burning stove
  • Recycled flooring & decking
  • Wood store drying system
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