Housing Association Properties, Kedington

The site consists of 3 No. semi detached houses built in 1931 in the centre of the village of Kedington and owned by Havebury Housing Partnership.  A flat roofed bathroom extension had been added to the back of the property probably in the 1960’s.

Sustainability Features

• Permarock External Wall Insulation
• 55mm phenolic external wall insulation.  A CFC/HCFC free phenolic foam laminate with a thermal conductivity of 0.022 w/mk.  Solid walled property with a u-value of 2.1 reducing to 0.35.
• Approx cost £10,000 per unit.
• Gas usage reduced by approx. 30%.

Design Process

Objective was to reduce the running costs of the dwellings and increase comfort levels.  The work has also eliminated damp and mould growth on internal face of external walls by raising the wall temperature.  The self coloured render finish has also improved the external appearance.

Grants

Small amount of grant funding was sourced from energy suppliers.

Green Lifestyle

Evaluation

Following installation and 12 months of living in their refurbished properties the residents were contacted to gauge their opinion of the work.  All were pleased with the end result.  The work also included re-roofing and insulating sloping ceilings only easily accessible after stripping off the roof covering.

Suppliers and Professional Services Used

NPS Property Consultants, Needham Market

Awards

None