It’s not all that easy to work out how to improve the buildings around us. It’s not as glamorous as building shiny new eco-homes.
But upgrading and refurbishing is what we have to do make our houses more efficient to run, as energy bills remorselessly rise.
If you are buying a new house, don't rely on the minimum standards, try and have it upgraded by the builder.
Association for Environment Conscious Building(AECB) National member led organisation to promote greener building Campaigning and educating in all aspects of greener building.
Offer a CarbonLiteRefit online course for those working in the retrofit sector. http://carbonlite.aecb.net/lesson/0-1-about-carbonlite-retrofit-clr/?v=79cba1185463 PO Box 32, Llandysul 0845 456 9773 |
Pavatex, wood fibre insulation boardsClaus Best and James Smith have experience of fitting these. |
Thermablock AerogelThin highly effective insulation but quite expensive, great for window reveals and dormer windows
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Zero Carbon HouseBalsall Heath, a truly inspiring retrofit plus extension, regularly open as part of the superhomes network, well worth the trip, http://www.superhomes.org.uk/ |
