MEASURE: Chimney blocking
Internal blocking of unused chimney (No residual air flow in flue). May be a permanent or temporary measure.
Monitoring & feedback recommended: Yes
ADVANTAGES
Lower energy use through a reduction in rate of air change in property.
CONCERNS & ACTIONS
TECHNICAL (4)
HERITAGE (1)
ENERGY (1)
RELATED MEASURES
FABRIC (14)
Cavity Wall Insulation
External Wall insulation
Internal Wall insulation
Frame infill insulation
Loft Hatch insulation
Loft hatch and ceiling airtightness
Increased Floor airtightness
Window draughtproofing
Energy efficient glazing
Window refurbishment
Secondary glazing
Window Replacement
Door draughtproofing
Door refurbishment
External Wall insulation
Internal Wall insulation
Frame infill insulation
Loft Hatch insulation
Loft hatch and ceiling airtightness
Increased Floor airtightness
Window draughtproofing
Energy efficient glazing
Window refurbishment
Secondary glazing
Window Replacement
Door draughtproofing
Door refurbishment
SERVICES (9)
Biomass stove with back boiler
Background ventilators and intermittent extract fans
Passive stack ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery and with demand control ventilation
Background ventilators and intermittent extract fans
Passive stack ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery and with demand control ventilation