I am in the process of completely renovating my bunglaow which will include installation of a central Heating system including all pipe work. However before I reach that stage I am advised to make the bunglaow as thermally efficient as possible. Are there any guides and companies that can assists with carrying out a survey and reccomending steps to achieve a maximul thermal house?
Faz
Simple really:
install:
- cavity wall insulation
- 1 foot of Rockwool in them loft (essential in a bungalow as the ceiling is a large area).
- double glazed withy low "e glass.
- ensure all cracks are silicon gun sealed.
- Dig around the foundations to about 1 metre deep and install Jablite foam insulation directly against the footings up to ground level. This vastly reduces thermal bridging from the ground to the building.
- Install a condensing boiler (what type of system do you have in mind? Mains pressure?)
- A highly insulated front door if it is to be replaced (preferably made in Sweden)
Apart from the above not much else you can do in an existing building.
Silicon is a dull grey shiny brittle material.
Flexible filler then.
Actualy axcrylic decorators caulk is the best all round filler for gaps and cracks, it takes paint whereas silicone won't. Cheaper too. Save silicone for wet/sanitary work.
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