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House 1 - 2006 Survey Of Heat Loss

The table below shows the results of the 2006 survey carried between August and September 2006. Items identified in the survey with potential for future savings or further investigation are coloured orange, items changed are coloured green. This is the first proper survey of heating since the overall project began. All radiators except the upstairs bathroom are already fitted with thermostatic valves.

 

Room/Item

Original

Change To

Notes

 

Draughts/Heat Loss

Details

Date

  Lounge
  Patio Doors (4)
Double Glazed
 
  Window
Double Glazed
 
  Radiator 1
On Outside Wall
Added Reflective Sheet
25-11-7
 
  Radiator 2
On Outside Wall
Added Reflective Sheet
25-11-7
 
  Radiator 3
On Outside Wall
Add Reflective Backing
  Radiator 4
On Inside Wall
 
  Floor
3/4" Hardwood On Concrete
 
  Ceiling
Below Main Bedroom
 
  3 External Walls
Cavity Wall Insulation
   
  Hall
  Front Door
Gaps Around Door
Fit Extra Draught Strips
  Radiator 1
On Inside Wall
 
  Radiator 2
On Inside Wall
 
  Floor
Carpet/Underlay on Concrete
 
  Ceiling
Loft Above Floored
 
  Main Bedroom
  Window
Double Glazed
 
  Skylight
Double Glazed
 
  Ceiling
200mm + Wood
 
  Radiator 1
On Ourside Wall
Added Reflective Sheet
25-11-7
 
  Radiator 2
On Inside Wall
 
  3 External Walls
Cavity Wall Insulation
 
  Bedroom 2
  Window
Double Glazed
   
  Ceiling
150mm Loft Insulation
Increased to 350mm
03-Nov-06 Including reflective foil backing
  Floor
Carpet/Underlay on Concrete
   
  Radiator 1
On Outside Wall
   
  1 External Wall
Cavity Wall Insulation
   
 
  Bedroom 3    
  Window
Double Glazed
     
  Ceiling
150mm Loft Insulation
Increased to 350mm
03-Nov-06 Including reflective foil backing
  Floor
Carpet/Underlay on Concrete
     
  Radiator 1
On Outside Wall
    Reflective Backing Fitted
  1 External Wall
Cavity Wall Insulation
     
 
  Bedroom 4    
  Skylight
Double Glazed
     
  Ceiling
Insulated
     
  Loft Door 1
Minimal Insulation
    Increase Insulation
  Loft Door 2
Minimal Insulation
    Increase Insulation
  Radiator 1
On Loft Wall
    Add Reflective Backing
  1 External Wall
No Insulation
    Increase Insulation
  2 Walls To Loft
Minimal Insulation
    Increase Insulation
 
  Workshop    
  Ceiling
Insulated
     
  2 Walls To Loft
Minimal Insulation
    Increase Insulation
 
  Stairs & Landing    
  Skylight
Double Glazed
     
  Ceiling
Insulated
     
  1 Wall To Loft
Insulated
     
  Kitchen    
  Back Door
Double Glazed & Draught Proofed
     
  Window
Double Glazed
     
  Ceiling
150mm Loft Insulation
Increased to 350mm
03-Nov-06
Including reflective foil backing
  Floor
Tiled
    Not Sure What To Do?
  Radiator 1
On Inside Wall
     
  Radiator 2
On Inside Wall
     
  3 Outside Walls
Cavity Wall Insulation
     
  Central Heating Boiler
Unbalanced
Balanced System & Service
14-Nov-06
 
  Meter Cupboard
Big Hole Through Cavity Wall
    Fill Hole
 
  Downstairs Bathroom    
  Window
Double Glazed
   
  Ceiling
150mm Loft Insulation
Increased to 350mm
03-Nov-06
Including reflective foil backing
  Radiator
On Inside Wall
   
  Floor
Wood Laminate On Concrete
   
       
  Bedroom 5    
  Window
Double Glazed
     
  Ceiling
150mm Loft Insulation
    Increase Insulation
  Floor
Carpet/Underlay on Concrete
     
  Radiator
On Outside Wall
Added Reflective Sheet
25-11-7
 
  1 Outside Wall
Cavity Wall Insulation
     
 
  Loft  
  Hot Water Tank
Very Well Insulated
   
  Roof
No Insulation
     
  3 Outside Walls
No Insulation
    Increase Insulation
  Central Heating Pipes
Still A Few Some Poorly Lagged
    Increase Insulation
  Utility Room & Toilet
  Window
Double Glazed
 
  Ceiling
Insulated
 
  Floor
Tiled Over Insulation
 
  Radiator 1
On Outside Wall
 
  3 Outside Walls
Insulated
 
  Upstairs Bathroom
  Ceiling
Insulated
 
  Windows
Double Glazed
 
  1 Outside Wall
Cavity Wall Insulation
 
  1 Wall To Loft
Insulated