Existing floor (timber or uninsulated concrete slab) is replaced with new insulated concrete floor.

Monitoring & feedback recommended: Yes

ADVANTAGES

Space-heating energy saving and increased thermal comfort.

CONCERNS & ACTIONS

TECHNICAL (11)

Trapped/accumulated moisture
Rain and Drains (liquid moisture penetration)
Thermal Bridges
Stair/Door/Skirting Adjustment
Structural loading changes
Hidden services
Overheating
Complex installation
Building Control/Warrant
Party Wall
Personal capacity/Right opportunity

HERITAGE (4)

Original internal detail lost
Use of sympathetic materials
Listed building consent
Planning consent within conservation area

ENERGY (3)

Actual U-value?
Rebound effects
Installation quality

RELATED MEASURES

FABRIC (17)

Cavity Wall Insulation
External Wall insulation
Internal Wall insulation
Frame infill insulation
Loft insulation
Rafter insulation
Flat roof insulation
Room in roof insulation
Increased Floor airtightness
Window draughtproofing
Energy efficient glazing
Window refurbishment
Secondary glazing
Window Replacement
Door draughtproofing
High performance doors
Door refurbishment

SERVICES (12)

Heating system Refurbishment
Heating controls (for wet and warm air systems)
Heating Distribution Refurbishment
Pipe insulation
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 (2)

Provision of simple and clear information
Improving User interest and involvement

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