Domestic Refurbishment

The UK’s housing stock is among the least energy efficient in Europe and is responsible for nearly a quarter of the country’s annual carbon emissions. This has seen the government, social housing providers and the private sector implement schemes to help vulnerable households improve the energy efficiency of their properties, save money on energy bills and make their homes warmer and more comfortable places to live. After the second world war tens of thousands of properties were built quickly and cheaply to cater for the housing shortages, but with no consideration given to thermal performance, they are now difficult and expensive to heat. The gradual onset of damp and condensation in these homes will also be leading to internal and external deterioration of the building, potentially causing health issues for residents.