Hi,

My home was built in 1800. It looks lovely, but leaks heat like a sieve leaks whatever you pour into the sieve. The purpose of this project is to vastly improve my home's efficiency without losing its loveliness. I realise this will require compromise, but I intend to make the home as 'eco friendly' as is feasible, ending my reliance on oil fired heating (I hope).

This site details, step by step, all the renovation work to my 200 year old home to include insulation of walls, floors, and roofs, Under Floor Heating, Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery installation, and fitting a brand new heating system (Air Source Heat Pump, I hope)

Part of the project involved demolition of an existing single storey and DIY designing and building a large extension to the rear of the house. Full step by step details of the design, planning and building of the extension can be found on my other site DIY HOME EXTENSION

All articles will be available through the Project Diary Menu. I hope all my sites prove useful. Please let me know.

Chris