72 Southmoor Road, Walton Manor

A 1885 mid-terrace four bedroom house in a Conservation Area:

Ø  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,

Ø  Chimneys blocked off and internally insulated with wool,

Ø  Small water butt to harvest rainwater,

Ø  Double-glazed windows (Conservation Area compliant slimline, argon between panes),

Ø  New external back door,

Ø  Underfloor heating – partial,

Ø  ASHP: air source heat pump Mitsubishi Ultra quiet Eco-Dan 11.5 kW,

Ø  PV panels refused planning permission because of Conservation Area,

Ø  Electric cooker and induction hob,

Ø  Whole house ventilation system,

Ø  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.