January 31, 2019

 

ThamesWey’s energy efficiency “make-over” of 50 former military properties was completed towards the end of 2018. Solid wall insulation, insulated roof tiles and solar panels were installed to help make these properties more comfortable and lower the fuel bills for tenants.

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After acquiring the former military properties, ThamesWey Housing was made aware of concerns regarding damp and mould issues, high energy bills, roof leaks and water penetration during wind driven rain. As a result, ThamesWey decided to undertake an estate wide external improvement programme to address the concerns identified by the tenants.

ThamesWey’s aspiration was to eliminate the defective building fabric with the outcome of providing homes that are warm, damp free, economical to run for the residents and low maintenance.

The works included:

  1. Replacing the roof covering and extending the eaves & overhang to provide increased protection during bad weather.
  2. Filling the roof void with insulation.
  3. Replacing the PVCu cladding with Wetherby Epsitherm external wall insulation and applying the Wetherby silicone render system with brick pattern effect to the cavity brickwork areas.
  4. Installing extractor fans in each kitchen and bathroom and upgrading the combination boilers.
  5. Installing 1.65 kW peak photovoltaic roof panels and trialling battery storage on 11 properties.

A result of the works is an enhanced environmental performance, demonstrated by an improved Energy Performance Certificate rating of a C from a former E rating. Based on an example before EPC, the resulting potential fuel saving per year for each resident is over £500.

The transformational impact is homes that are now modern looking, high energy efficiency, warm and more cost effective to run.