1885 mid-terrace four bedroom house in a Conservation Area
- Internal wall insulation wrap around into inner walls to avoid 'cold-bridging'. Wood-fibre and cork used - breathable, sustainable route for this old house. Lime plasters, breathable paints only, unusual screw-fixings required for heavier fixings to insulated walls. Loft insulation
- chimneys blocked off and internally insulated with wool
- small water butt to harvest rainwater
- double-glazed windows (Conservation Area compliant slimline, argon between panes)
- new external back door
- underfloor heating - partial
- ASHP: air source heat pump Mitsubishi Ultra quiet Eco-Dan 11.5 kW
- PV panels refused planning permission because of Conservaton Area
- electric cooker and induction hob
- whole house ventilation system
- gas supply removed back to the main
More low-cost draft-proofing of front door and sound-proofing round front lightwell ASHP planned for 23rd September.
