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Sash windows can be made energy efficient
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 4th November 2009 at 11:24 am
Traditional timber sash windows are often associated with howling draughts, and are under threat as people replace them with plastic double glazed units. But before you throw yours on the scrapheap, read English Heritage's research which shows that simple repairs and basic improvements can significa…
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Secondary glazing for sash windows cuts cost and increases comfort
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 15th December 2011 at 9:55 am
'I bought my existing house in 2009 and, although the walls had been well insulated in 1994 by the developer with 100mm expanded polystyrene fitted between the studs, there were improvements that could be made,' writes Brian John Griffiths, one of our shortlisted contributors. 'Firstly, I topped …
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Secondary glazing for sash windows cuts cost and increases comfort (Revised)
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 21st December 2011 at 2:50 pm
Winner of our Keep Warm: Spend Less competition 'I bought my existing house in 2009 and, although the walls had been well insulated in 1994 by the developer with 100mm expanded polystyrene fitted between the studs, there were improvements that could be made,' writes Brian John Griffiths, o…
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