October 20, 2025Oct 20 It’s possible I may need someone to model my existing house, the proposed plans, and run through scenarios of what various levels of improvements would result? I don’t want to stick 100mm EPS to the outside as a blanket if say 140mm would give me much better comfort for not much extra cost. Are there any services people can recommended who help with this?
October 20, 2025Oct 20 Many architects and independents offer this service. I chose to take the course, buy the software (excel spreadsheet really) and do it myself, seems to have worked out OK for us.
October 20, 2025Oct 20 1 hour ago, allthatpebbledash said: It’s possible I may need someone to model my existing house, the proposed plans, and run through scenarios of what various levels of improvements would result? I don’t want to stick 100mm EPS to the outside as a blanket if say 140mm would give me much better comfort for not much extra cost. Are there any services people can recommended who help with this? Airtightness and a quality MVHR system will be your biggest return on investment. Insulation plays second fiddle to these, as cold air infiltration (draughts) will promote ventilation heat loss vs fabric heat loss. Fabric one is relatively simple to top up if you get airtight and keep the place from becoming excessively cold in the first place.
October 21, 2025Oct 21 10 hours ago, allthatpebbledash said: Are there any services people can recommended who help with this? Dr. Rod Williams (Williams Energy Design): https://mango-projects.co.uk/2020/05/28/who-are-mango-projects-ltd/ https://passivhaus.uk/directory/williams-energy-design/ Rod helped me out on mine and was very good.
October 21, 2025Oct 21 I have used 21 Degrees (formerly Green Building Store). 21 Degrees seems to be a big network, so it's their Huddersfield office you are looking for - Chris Herring and Bill Butcher have been my contact-people.
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