LAD 1 Completion - Heating & Fabric Upgrades

Descriptions

The properties included in LAD 1 project were generally semi-detached and mid-terrace bungalows, some houses were also included.
All properties included are of traditional masonry construction (cavity walls) wither face brick or painted render finish with duo pitch roofs with either a tile or natural/artificial slate roof covering.
All the properties were on either electric Economy 7 or solid fuel heating/hot water.
The work required varies from property to property generally comprising of the following:
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Heating upgrades (ASHP or high-performance storage heaters i.e. Dimplex Quantum).
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Solar PV.
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External wall insulation e.g. cavity wall insulation (Thermabead) or external wall insulation.
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Roof/loft space insulation (generally top up of existing).
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Replacement windows/external doors.
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Draught proofing.
As part of the work, some properties may require:
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Re-roofing.
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Strengthening of the roof structure prior to installing solar PV.
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External decoration including remedial rendering work.
As part of this project, we also recommend the following additional work, costs would come from a separate budget:
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Upgrading the fire detection/alarm to Grade D Category LD1 standard in accordance with BS 5839-6.
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Installation of Environmental sensors (AICO Homelink + hub) to monitor for damp & mould, support Disrepair Claim responses.