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ECOBUNGALOW
suerowlands47
Jul 43 min read
23. Mixergy: Doesn't do what it says on the tin
Moving into the EcoBungalow 3 ½ years ago, I inherited an ancient gas boiler with a hot water cylinder. Having become used to gas combi...
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suerowlands47
Nov 30, 20222 min read
10. There's more to it than just the building
Sustainable living isn’t just about the building. When I moved in, my garden was pretty typical of 1970s suburbia: close mown grass in...
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suerowlands47
Aug 31, 20222 min read
9. VAT on retrofit - zero or 20%?
Many people don’t realise that that VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged on building works to existing homes, but not on new builds. It’s...
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suerowlands47
May 1, 20222 min read
5. Finding a builder who gets it
Retrofitting a home to Passive House principles needs a special kind of builder. One who is committed to the idea, pays attention to...
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