We live in an Edwardian semi in Oxford and are about to begin eco-renovation works. The main work will be installing underfloor insulation under the wooden floor downstairs, insulating the side wall of the house externally and the front and back walls internally. We will be using paper-based insulation under the floors and wood-fibre insulation (Pavatex) internally and externally. The external wall will be finished with a lime render.

Previously we have installed additional loft insulation, double glazing, draft proofing, extra floor and wall insulation in an extension and solar water heating. Hopefully this work - as well as sorting out some (isolated) woodworm, condensation and slug(!) problems - will make the house much more cosy and considerably reduce our energy use for heating.

Tags: Eco-homes,  energy demand reduction,  insulation 

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Posted by tina on 6th Oct 2009 20:53 (2 years, 7 months ago):

A number of reasons really. (1) we liked the idea of using 'eco' materials this time, having used conventional materials in previous energy efficiency upgrades of the house. (2) Our builder, Dan Browne, recommended Pavatex. (3) On looking at the product specification it was clearly an established product with good insulating performance, supplied by a (fairly) local firm - Natural Building Technologies. (4) It's the same sort of material as used by a friend for his internal insulation project.

Posted by icurtis on 4th Oct 2009 07:58 (2 years, 7 months ago):

Tina, Really interested to know more about the wall insulation. Why are you using Pavatex?

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