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I have a 2007 build 4 bed semi d. Looking for ways to improve heat energy efficiency but only measures that have a realistic payback.
Have done all the obvious things - draught excluder as required, installed stove as more efficient than open fire, sufficient insulation in attic, seal on attic trap door - in the process of organising three zone stats instead of simple timer. Even have brass keyhole covers ordered for the three doors to prevent airflow!
Other options I have been looking at;
Solar - still not cost effective - payback too long.
External insulation - i think i would consider doing it was it not for the fact that with it being a semi-d, there will be cold bridging from adjoining property and also cold bridging around all doors and windows.
HRV - again - think its worthwhile - BUT - how do I go about making the house airtight??
Boiler - is only 3 years old - so its hard to justify replacing for the most energy efficient equivalent just yet.
Is there anything else I am overlooking? Anyone got any other ideas??
Have done all the obvious things - draught excluder as required, installed stove as more efficient than open fire, sufficient insulation in attic, seal on attic trap door - in the process of organising three zone stats instead of simple timer. Even have brass keyhole covers ordered for the three doors to prevent airflow!
Other options I have been looking at;
Solar - still not cost effective - payback too long.
External insulation - i think i would consider doing it was it not for the fact that with it being a semi-d, there will be cold bridging from adjoining property and also cold bridging around all doors and windows.
HRV - again - think its worthwhile - BUT - how do I go about making the house airtight??
Boiler - is only 3 years old - so its hard to justify replacing for the most energy efficient equivalent just yet.
Is there anything else I am overlooking? Anyone got any other ideas??