Pocster

You got a dungeon ?

I know . But at some point when we sell our house I’ll add 50k on for the epc A premium 😊

Governments been lobbied for some time to include batteries and ‘smart’ systems . A battery would reduce energy usage from the grid hence co2 . Essentially the epc system isn’t really fit for purpose as it’s so flawed even “ as is “ .

Batteries can store solar or off peak then export . Do they ‘generate’ power no - but clearly they reduce running costs same as PV or indeed more insulation ; clearly beneficial . Epc has many flaws this is one of them

I agree . I think what’s really bad is that batteries count as zero on an epc .

I could actually improve it . I added an extra 25mm to the roof insulation ( it’s not shown on the sap ) . So I could get a new epc done and get a higher score - but not really worth it . I do like this also

Well ! The systems unfair as ASHP , batteries , mvhr don’t count as renewables . So it’s just a 7.9kw pv array

BOOM ! 108 😊

As I argue with the council over an epc on another property I decided to check mine on my build . It’s a laugh isn’t it . With zero extra work inbetween …. initially a D ( wanted low for the MCs ASHP grant ) . Then a B for bco sign off Now an A ! - after correcting errors - waiting for exact score . Near passive standard without the passive costs !

Me sir me ! what didn’t I do … Put up the timber frame CU wiring plastering install the glazing ummmmm , that’s it really . took a bit of time - but me nutters are big

No . You count each one and put a marker pen on the dimple so you don’t count it again . I want photographic proof you’ve done this then I’ll tell you what to do .

You’s da bro 👊🏻

That’s bollocks . But count the dimples anyway

Just count the dimples on both sides . Most dimples is down side . Easy bro 👊🏻

I have threatened that , and of course would do that . Council didn’t respond to it . I need to keep skin in the game a little longer .

Absolutely. I checked and as I need a letter from my epc assessor confirming 0.14 U on combined roofs ( not the uninsulated one ) ; he’ll charge me for that and I’ll bill the council . The chance of this going to tribunal is almost zero - but like most council BS ; they play poker holding a pair of two’s .

Having fun here So council go down document L route ; though it can’t be applied retrospectively. They then do health and safety risk … We’ve moved from the loft room - evidence from epc assessor that the combined U is 0.14 I.e less than there wanted minimum of 0.16. So that’s good news . Focus has now shifted to the kitchen pitched roof which is deemed uninsulated . This is an easier problem . Worst case it could be insulated internally as there is ceiling height . Again they quote document L - which they can’t enforce . Then they try health and safety as roof not 0.16 or better . Their case officer viewed the house 3 months ago and did pick on other issues in the kitchen ( incorrectly ! ) , so he was observant . But missed category 1 and 2 h &s issues ??? Either incompetent or there aren’t any issues . The council have clearly overstepped their authority. They have zero evidence. Told them let’s go to tribunal.

Take responsibility then

You made one ? Or you want one ??

I clearly didn’t make them

Bro I made these 👊🏻

You are a tease

Lots of wine , lots of shots , lots of luck can narrow that time 😉

I couldn’t get my appointed menial removed from the case but his (it’s) supervisor now checks everything . Just waiting on epc’s assessors report which of course I have to pay for . I do see a few future tricks here .

Temperature nice and chilled in the dungeon . Having said that body heat can raise it a bit