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Why retrofit?

2050
Government has set ambitious targets to reach net zero carbon by 2050
20%
It is estimated that homes across the UK account for 20% of all carbon emissions released into our environment
80%
The number of homes across the UK that we will be living in by 2050 have already been built – so the challenge is to retrofit more energy efficient solutions and technologies to existing homes
69
Number of homes that are part of our initial ‘pilot’ project for improvements to their energy efficiency
80%
The number of your homes with an Energy Performance Certificate of Band C or above

The benefits of an energy efficient home

Whilst our knowledge around energy efficiency is growing all the time, we already have a good understanding of the improvements we can make to your home.

Many of the methods and technologies to improve the energy efficiency of your home are already available to us today, enabling us to start making a positive impact to you and your home.

This picture shows how heat can be lost from a home that isn't well insulated.

The improvements made to the fabric of your home will keep more heat in, making it warmer for longer and you will therefore need to use less energy to heat your home.

Retrofitting your home to the highest quality standard

The retrofit programme will be delivered in line with the current Government standards (PAS2035) and will increase the warmth and energy efficiency of your home, whilst positively impacting its long-term sustainability.

The improvements and enhancements to your home will likely include external or internal wall insulation, loft insulation, energy efficient windows and doors and a smart thermostat, which when carried out together with significantly improve the warmth and comfort of your home.

Energy efficiency improvements to your home

About your external wall insulation

External wall insulation involves attaching insulation boards to the outside of your home, before applying a layer of basecoat render and then a final decorative finish agreed with your local planning authority as required. You may also have internal wall insulation fitted to the inside walls of your home as part of the energy improvements being undertaken. The thin rigid foam insulation boards extend from the floor up to ceiling level to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency.

About your external wall insulation

Benefits to you and your home

There are many benefits to external wall insulation being installed to your home. These include:

  • Helping to keep your home warm, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions
  • Reducing damp and condensation when combined with the correct ventilation
  • Prolonging the life of your walls and making them more weather-proof
  • Reducing noise transmission
  • Low maintenance

Top tips: what you need to know

External wall insulation (EWI) has a 20-year warranty. However, if items such as satellite dishes, hanging baskets, trellis or climbing plants are attached to it, this will invalidate its warranty. Damage to your EWI will reduce its efficiency, and could potentially lead to water penetration, causing issues with damp and mould.

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About your loft insulation

Mineral wool fibre is used as a blanket insulation and is ideal for fitting between the flooring joists in a loft.

About your loft insulation

Benefits to you and your home

It is estimated that a quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Insulating your loft space is therefore one of the most effective ways to make your home more energy efficient.

UK Building Regulations require that loft insulation should be at least 270mm thick. Your insulation will be installed at 400mm to give you the following benefits:

  • Reduces heat loss
  • Helps to keep your home warmer
  • Your loft hatch will also be replaced with an insulated hatch to prevent draughts

Top tips: what you need to know

Once your loft is insulated, you should not use it as a storage area. This is because any items that sit or rest on top of the insulation will compress it, making it less effective and reducing its energy efficiency performance.

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About your energy efficient doors

Heat can be lost through the exterior doors in your home, and they also have the potential to let draughts in from outside. Your new doors are designed to be energy efficient, keeping draughts out and heat in.

About your energy efficient doors

Benefits to you and your home

  • Integrated insulation to reduce heat loss
  • Draught proofing to help keep your home warm
  • Manufactured to BSI (British Standards Institute) standard BS 6372-2, your doors are tried and tested for their energy efficiency performance

Top tips: what you need to know

Cat flaps should not be fitted to your new energy efficient doors; they will invalidate the warranty and reduce the overall energy performance of your home.

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About your energy efficient windows

Both the frame and the glass in your window affect heat loss, draughts and solar gain. Your new windows are designed to minimise heat loss and keep warmth in. Your new style of window has two step opening positions on the locking handle to enable suitable ventilation when required.

About your energy efficient windows

Benefits to you and your home

  • More thermally efficient
  • Reduces heat loss
  • Fewer draughts and cold spots
  • Insulates your home against external noise
  • Manufactured to BSI (British Standards Institute) standard BS 6372-2, your windows are tried and tested for their energy efficiency performance

Top tips: what you need to know

The windows we are fitting will be more airtight than your original frames, this may cause condensation build up on the external glass rather than internally. The condensation will clear quickly and won’t lead to any damp problems.

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About your Smart Thermostat

Your smart thermostat can be controlled remotely using a phone or tablet, allowing you to set your boiler, heating or hot water to work best for you, even when you’re not at home.

About your Smart Thermostat

Benefits to you and your home

  • Optimises energy use
  • Reduces energy consumption, making it good for you and the environment

Top tips: what you need to know

The thermostat installed in your home is a Switchee unit, which is designed to be easy to set up and use. There is also a range of information on the Switchee website and a customer advice line available should you need it.

Web: switchee.co/residents
Email: support@switchee.co
Phone: 0800 133 7957

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About LED lightbulbs

To further improve the energy performance of your home we would recommend you replace your existing lightbulbs with LED lightbulbs.

About LED lightbulbs

Benefits to you and your home

LED lightbulbs:

  • Last longer - up to 30 years
  • Use up to 90% less energy
  • Reduce your energy bills and CO2 emissions

Top tips: what you need to know

LED bulbs last longer and use less energy which offsets any additional upfront cost.

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Partners

A not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable, quality homes for customers who are in differing stages of their life, from first-time buyers to enhanced supported living.

Orbit

Lovell is a partnership housing expert and a leading provider of innovative residential construction and regeneration developments across England, Scotland and Wales.

Lovell Partnerships

District council responsible for Stratford-on-Avon, including services relating to homes, properties and the environment.

Stratford District Council

The government department responsible for business, industrial strategy, science, research and innovation, energy and clean growth, and climate change.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy