Retrofitting
A Renlon Home Responsible, Fabric-First Approach to Retrofit
What Is Retrofit…
Websters Definition
:to install (new or modified parts or equipment) in something previously manufactured or constructed.
The aim of retrofitting our homes is:
- Reduce energy usage on a large scale
- Lower carbon emissions
- Reduce the use of fossil fuels
- Future-proof planet Earth.
The government are fully behind this game plan and have even introduced incentives to help get the ball rolling. For example, any works that are carried out in the name of energy saving/ retrofitting is VAT-exempt. That means you could get your loft or walls insulated and pay 0% VAT!
Better Insulating Our Homes
The retrofit world is still relatively new, and there are so many different materials, strategies and methods available in the marketplace. The trick is to fully understand the property you are looking to retrofit, its age, its build and its use.
All properties are different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Another very important thing to keep in mind, but can sometimes be miscalculated, is ventilation.
When we insulate our homes, we must be mindful of how this will impact the air quality internally. Without responsible ventilation solutions in place, properties can end up with condensation issues, which can lead to problems with mould, which is considered a health risk.
What Are The Benefits of Retrofit
Reducing our carbon footprint is not the only good reason for retrofitting. There are also some great benefits for us too.
Better insulating our homes is proven to reduce our energy usage, which, of course, helps towards reducing our energy bills. Not to mention, this will increase comfort in your home. Keeping your house cosy in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Registering the insulation works with a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), can improve your EPC rating for your property. This can reduce your monthly mortgage payments and even increase your property value.
- Reduce energy usage on a large scale
- Lower carbon emissions
- Reduce the use of fossil fuels
- Future-proof planet Earth.
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