Recording of a webinar that took place on 14/03/2022.
The first of four units in our series "Eco-Retrofit for Householders" is all about the basic principles of retrofit. This is a repeat for anyone who missed the first event.
Whether you are thinking about insulating your home, installing a low carbon heating system, or just wondering how to make your home more comfortable or cheaper to heat, this is the introduction you need.
Event description
Confused by talk of U-values and ‘breathability’ in buildings? Keen to understand how you can improve and insulate your home to make it warmer, whilst avoiding unintended consequences? Want to know enough to avoid being bamboozled, but don’t want to become a specialist? Then this unit is for you!
Topics covered include:
The Whole House Approach
The Fabric-First Approach
Heat loss and gains
Introduction to airtightness (more on this in Unit 2)
Introduction to insulation (more on this in Unit 3)
Introduction to moisture management (more on this in Unit 4)
Find out the key principles with Tina Holt from CAfS and Marianne Heaslip from URBED.
