Replacement of existing external door with an more energy efficient (insulated) door.

Monitoring & feedback recommended: Yes

ADVANTAGES

Heat loss will be significantly reduced using high performance doors

CONCERNS & ACTIONS

TECHNICAL (4)

Sufficient ventilation?
Overheating
Building Control/Warrant
Personal capacity/Right opportunity

HERITAGE (5)

Detail retains character?
Use of sympathetic materials
Listed building consent
Planning consent within conservation area
Planning consent outside conservation area

ENERGY (4)

Actual U-value?
Rebound effects
Product quality
Installation quality

RELATED MEASURES

FABRIC (12)

Cavity Wall Insulation
External Wall insulation
Internal Wall insulation
Frame infill insulation
Energy efficient glazing
Window refurbishment
Secondary glazing
Window Replacement
Door draughtproofing
Door refurbishment
Chimney blocking
Reduced air flow

SERVICES (9)

Heating controls (for wet and warm air systems)
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

BEHAVIOUR (3)

User interfaces for usability
Provision of simple and clear information
Improving User interest and involvement

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CASE STUDIES (1)

10 Hampton Road

Conversion of methodist chapel
Isabel Carmona