Learn how Gina and Kevin made their 1960s detached house warm and cosy. Join us for small-group study visits to experience an upgraded home first hand whilst hearing from Gina and Kevin who can answer your questions about: – adding internal wall insulation to reduce heat loss from the home – installing two sets of solar panels, plus a battery – having an air source heat pump installed in 2024…
Category: Insulation
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Tour of Kez & Azzy’s whole-house renovation
Engineer Kez and his partner, Azzy, are expecting a baby in January so their whole house renovation in Sandwell has been a race to the finish line and having just had the air source heat pump installed, they’re almost there! Join us for a tour to learn about: – hemp lime insulating plaster on external walls – new double glazing – air source heat pump – new loft insulation –…
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Tour Bruce & Maryann’s warm and cosy Widney Manor home
Over a ten year period Bruce and Maryann have made energy efficiency improvements to their detached 1930s house in Solihull. They were early pioneers of internal wall insulation before it became widespread; and as a result they use less gas for their heating than you would typically expect for such a warm and cosy home. At this small group visit you will learn, experience and have the opportunity to ask…
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RAW West Mids 2025: A whole-house energy saving makeover for Phil’s cooperative house Monday 12th May
As part of Retrofit Action Week West Mids, Birmingham based energy expert Phil Beardmore invites you to come and see the remarkable energy efficiency improvements that have taken place at his house. The house is part of Balsall Heath Housing Cooperative, a small resident-controlled coop with 77 homes in the B12 and B13 areas of Birmingham The Cooperative recently decided to make energy efficiency improvements to 21 of its older…
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Learn how Dudley Council is making its homes more energy efficient
People can learn more about how Dudley Council is working to make its homes more energy efficient and sustainable at this small group visit to a recently retrofitted home in the Brockmoor Estate. NEW DATE ADDED – SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY, 1PM. As part of the council’s climate action, Dudley has been the first in the region to secure funding for an innovative carbon busting project, designed to bring neighbourhood carbon…
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Mid-Terrace Makeover: Friday 15th November, 12:00-13:30
Birmingham Green Doors showcases energy efficient homes in the ‘able-to-pay’ market, because seeing is believing when it comes to making our homes warmer and greener. These events are for: homeowners with the money and inclination for an energy efficiency renovation; contractors and trades people looking to learn about new technologies and methods; students learning more about sustainable building and retrofit practices; landlords and organisations in the social housing sector. This November we’re…