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Retrofitting insulation in a 4-storey home. Top down or bottom up?
I'm faced with the prospect of wanting to improve the insulation of a 4-storey Victorian (c1890) house in the UK that has solid stone walls and a top floor that is within the non-insulated roof space. ...
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How can I determine the U-value (or R-value) of my existing double glazing system?
Is there an easy way to determine the U-value (or R-value) of an existing fitted double glazing system?
Two options spring to mind, looking up the value in some kind of database (sadly I have no idea ...
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How much of my flat heating is going to heat my neighbours flats?
I live in a block of flats with neighbours on 5 sides and only one side open to the outside.
I understand that conduction is likely to be the main way I lose or gain heat to or from the neighbours on ...
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Is secondary triple glazing a practical way to reduce energy costs?
I have been considering installing secondary double glazing units in my home in an attempt to turn my double glazed windows into triple glazed windows.
I understand the law of diminishing returns, ...
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