GreenSteps Eco-Refurbishment Project in Notting Hill
GreenSteps has now completed an eco-renovation of a mews house on this quiet street in Notting Hill. We have demonstrated how you can make a real difference when renovating your own home. The features of the newly renovated home iinclude:
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300mm of THERMAFLEECE sheep's wool loft insulation
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Insulating woodfibre board to substitute for plasterboard on the ceilings of the loft conversion with eco-plaster finish
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Pavaroof breathing insulation roof system fitted to mansards
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Dry lining of solid walls with insulating woodfibre board with eco-plaster finish
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100mm of THERMAFLEECE as inter-floor thermal and acoustic insulation
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Triple glazed, argon filled, low 'e' glass, timber framed Swedish windows
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Complete airtightness overhaul of property
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Mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery
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Multi-zoned underfloor heating system powered by Alpha CD20S condensing system boiler with Thermostore system to ensure condensing operation of boiler
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Solid oak wood flooring from sustainable sources
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Solvent free eco-friendly paints
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Low energy lighting system
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Eco-kitchen with 100% recycled cupboard carcasses
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A+ or A++ rated kitchen appliances
Each of these elements was supplied directly by GreenSteps. The build project was carried out in conjunction with London's Best Builders Ltd.
If you have a London home which you would like to renovate, refurbish, extend or convert, please contact GreenSteps on 0845 416 1671 or email us at support@greensteps.co.uk
March 2008: The project nearing completion
Sustainably sourced solid Oak wood flooring and the Pavaroof insulation system (see more details of the insulation system on our Green Building Systems page)
The underfloor heating system uses a ThermoStore cylinder to ensure the boiler operates in its most efficient condensing mode all the time. The underfloor heating pipes are laid on a thick layer of insulation and are buried in a sand and cement mix to add thermal mass to the floor. High levels of insulation in the building mean that the underfloor heating will operate with the minimum of heat input.
The walls have been lined with Diffutherm natural woodfibre board insulation board for increased thermal and acoustic resistance. The natural lime based plaster system provides a breathable surface which allows humidity levels in the building to be regulated naturally.
