Good Practice Guide 175 Energy efficient refurbishment of low rise cavity wall housing

Publication Year

1995

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Enormous potential exists for improving the energy efficiency of the UK's cavity construction housing stock. Local authorities, housing associations and private developers taking over public sector housing all have a strong interest in seeing that this potential is realised. The essential elements of a successful refurbishment project are discussed in the Guide, along with the advantages of using an integrated approach. Housing built between the 1920s and 1950s may, because of its age, require major upgrading such as the installation of damp proof courses and roof renewal. Much of the housing built in the 1960s and the 1970s, including flats and maisonette blocks, now needs improvement. Regardless of its age, whenever major repairs to a building are carried out the opportunities may exist to improve its energy efficiency. Even if no other works are required, a package of cost-effective energy measures can usually be installed at low cost, either as part of a comprehensive 'one-off' package or as a series of works phased over a longer period.

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