Charnock Avenue

An Edwardian bungalow loft conversion and whole-house ultra low energy refurb. This project is in progress and many interesting features will be still visible. Project resumed after 5 year hiatus allowing the latest thinking to be applied.

Features:
Most U values and thermal bridging to exceed Passivhaus minimum. Passivhaus style detailing.
160 mm PIR external wall insulation taken below ground to footings.
400 mm EPS floor insulation with slab in the middle and edge insulation down to footings internally.
Loft conversion from below the roof structure and tiles left in place.
Consolar Tubo 12 solar thermal and innovative 500 litre thermal store.
Underfloor heating.
Flexible pipe MVHR by Airflow.
Green Building Store 'Ecocontract 48' external windows and doors set in ply box liners.
High levels of air tightness and ambitious target.
Gas boiler with underfloor heating in the screed.
Pit around the house dug, eaves insulated ready for EWI, which is expected to start in April 2014, ground floor underway, expected to be complete for tour.

Additional tours will be arranged if numbers require it.

Pre-book: wbecohouses.co.uk/

Please note - building work is in progress - wear sturdy shoes for rough ground.