Energy Saving Homes during Oxford Open Doors 2025
13 - 14 Sep 2025
Saturday 13th: 2pm-5pm
Sunday 14th: 12pm-5pm
Just turn up
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.