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The rear of the house was a bit funny as it had an extension added onto the top in 1994. This means its part solid brick and part blockwork at the top. Or put another way, part terrible insulation and...
Following a slightly leading question from my colleague David, I’ve done some quantitative analysis on the potential savings now and under a hypothetical Renewable Heat Incentive regime. The RHI will now require metered amounts for which I’ve used the modelled kWh savings from a...
There are plenty of super eco-renovations that take place each year with the best of the best installed at top prices (and all to often some gimicks). Often these projects show that amazing reductions can be achieved…if you are willing to pay...
The Government launched the Feed In Tariffs last year. This means that householders can generate income from electricity-producing technologies above and beyond the actual savings to themselves. I’m not going to go into the pros and cons of the actual scheme here...
The main problem with thermal bridging (also known as cold bridging) is that it can cause a focal point for condensation. This can be especially pronounced with well insulated properties as the treated surfaces remove less of the air moisture...
Most chimneys, especially in urban areas are redundant. The trouble is that they still perform one of their primary functions whether they have a fire in them of not – effectively taking warm internal air and putting it outside. At...
Here are some progress photos from the top of the house moving down…The main loft – lath and plater stripped down. Laths have been separated and some will be used to support mineral wool under the ground suspended floor and...