The Green
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The Green
The core of our house dates from the C17 with a major addition in the C18 and was recently Grade II listed. The listing is predominantly due to the “evolution of its plan from cottage to sophisticated house, seen in the context of regional and national types and its relation to other houses on the green”. We like to think of the sustainability features we have incorporated into our refurbishment project (which we know over time there have been many) as a further evolution!
Key features
Timber-framed double-glazed casement windows appropriate to the style of the house and its’ relation to other houses on The Green
Energy-saving light bulbs, including LEDs in recessed fittings
Insulation
- Roof insulation 100mm Cellotex between, Tri-iso super 10 and rafter roll to fill any gaps
- Cavity wall insulation and 200mm Cellotex insulation on the flat roof of 1960s extension
- Pavadentro wood fibre insulation (for its’ breathability) in bay window areas where the walls are thinner.
- New dining room extension –200 mm polystyrene under floor insulation, 200 mm Cellotex roof insulation
Low Carbon Technology*
- Windhager BioWin Plus Klassik Wood Pellet Boiler
- Windhager SolarWin Solar hot water
- Thermostatically controlled radiator valves
Use of reclaimed materials
- Kitchen Flooring from Terminal 2 Heathrow airport
- Iroko school laboratory worktops used for kitchen work surfaces
- The 1960s hardwood staircase removed from hallway has all been reused to make kitchen work unit, and shelving unit in downstairs cloakroom
Water-saving
- Installation of low-flush toilets
- Hans Grohe restricted flow shower heads
