Energy Efficiency/EPC, Design, Repair, Improve

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Low EPC

by CLS27

I’ve recently had an EPC done on a 1 bed flat that only has electric panel heaters. The flat was given and F23 with several recommendations, being external/internal insulation and high heat retention storage heaters with a dual immersion cylinder. Obviously I am so far off an E that just changing...
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05-08-2020, 06:15 AM
Reply to Low EPC

by JK0

I would keep the existing panel heaters and buy some ordinary 2nd hand storage heaters from ebay. These can be wired to spur box timeswitches if you don't have Economy 7 wiring. Only bother with lounge, hall & maybe bathroom if there's room in there. You don't need to put a storage heater in the...
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05-08-2020, 18:58 PM
Reply to Low EPC

by landlord-man

If you have a loft hatch, stick an extra 300mm insulation all around it - most assessors are too lazy to bring step ladders or climb up there so will do a basic visual check. My last one stood on a stool and held his camera by his fingertips to get an idea of the thickness.
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05-08-2020, 15:12 PM
Reply to Low EPC

by ash72

You would need to replace all three, as the assessor may spot one and make an assumption that they are all the same. I would discuss with assessor how many additional points it would add, just before you make the investment.

Also the governments green scheme is due to be launched soon,...
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05-08-2020, 14:19 PM
Mould in Kitchen

by stockport1965

Tenant has advised that there is mould behind the kitchen units on the wall. There is also a stained area of ceiling from a leak that was put right back in March.
The house is 1910 terrace. It is the exterior wall of kitchen that wall units are on.
Agent has had someone take a look and have...
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29-07-2020, 17:21 PM
Reply to Mould in Kitchen

by jpucng62

If it is caused by condensation - probable on an outside wall - you could try painting the wall with bathroom paint (anti mould). I have found this effective where condensation is causing mould behind wardrobes on outside walls. You would need to clean off the mould & treat the stain with a stain...
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02-08-2020, 22:00 PM
Septic tank electricity.

by Slackjawedyokel

Hi, I’m a farmer (in England) with two cottages that are currently rented out. We have spring water ( which I’m responsible for) and septic tanks for sewerage. I’ve never made any charges for water or sewerage ( despite spending ~40K on improving the water supply over the past few years).
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29-07-2020, 08:05 AM
Reply to Septic tank electricity.

by royw

I doubt any official will want to take a close look either. Is there any reason they would want to investigate? Neighbour's is 60 years old and still as good as when it was built.
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01-08-2020, 18:39 PM
Reply to Septic tank electricity.

by Slackjawedyokel

jpkeates
I don’t really fancy replacing it either, but I really wouldn’t want anyone official taking too hard a look at the existing septic tank. On the other hand, I’m confident that it isn’t causing pollution so probably all that any official could do is require its...
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01-08-2020, 16:09 PM
Reply to Septic tank electricity.

by Slackjawedyokel

flyingfreehold septic tank in the back garden? Soakaway underneath the back garden?🙂...
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01-08-2020, 16:05 PM

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