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Faz
 
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Default Bungalow Thermal efficiency

I am in the process of completely renovating my bunglaow which will include
installation of a central Heating system including all pipe work. However
before I reach that stage I am advised to make the bunglaow as thermally
efficient as possible. Are there any guides and companies that can assists
with carrying out a survey and reccomending steps to achieve a maximul
thermal house?

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I am in the process of completely renovating my bunglaow which will

include
installation of a central Heating system including all pipe work. However
before I reach that stage I am advised to make the bunglaow as thermally
efficient as possible. Are there any guides and companies that can

assists
with carrying out a survey and reccomending steps to achieve a maximul
thermal house?


Simple really:

install:

- cavity wall insulation
- 1 foot of Rockwool in them loft (essential in a bungalow as the ceiling
is a large area).
- double glazed withy low "e glass.
- ensure all cracks are silicon gun sealed.
- Dig around the foundations to about 1 metre deep and install Jablite foam
insulation directly against the footings up to ground level. This vastly
reduces thermal bridging from the ground to the building.
- Install a condensing boiler (what type of system do you have in mind?
Mains pressure?)
- A highly insulated front door if it is to be replaced (preferably made in
Sweden)

Apart from the above not much else you can do in an existing building.



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IMM wrote:
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- ensure all cracks are silicon gun sealed.


Silicon is a dull grey shiny brittle material.
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