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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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Is it worth insulating under the floor boards?
Posted by Tim Pullen on 4th January 2010 at 12:20 pm
Around 15% of the heat leaving a house exits through the ground floor. And that does not account for the draughts coming up through the floor. So the simple answer is Yes - it is worth insulating under the floor boards. The problem is that, unless you have space to get under the floor boards, it …
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