Sarah and Charlie, Chorlton

Energy-saving improvements

Low-cost improvements
'Big' insulation works
Glazing
Lighting systems and electrical appliances
High spec heating
Renewables: heat
Sustainable building materials
Lifestyle change

Location

Corkland Road
Manchester
M21 8UP

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Opening times

Tours:
Saturday 29th September tours at 11 am and 3 pm
Sunday 30th September tour at 2 pm.

Accessibility issues: 3 steps to front door, stairs inside house but will help you get around as much as possible

Near Chorlton tram and bus stops.
Limited on street parking.

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This Victorian semi has been retrofitted to deomstrate the energy saving potential of simple, effective improvements.

Sarah and Charlie have reduced the carbon emissions of this house by 85% by installing insulation to walls, floors and roof, triple glazing and draught proofing the sash windows and fitting a heating system that combines solar thermal with a log burning biomass boiler. Sustainable materials have been a priority, including the most durable and eventually recyclable kitchen they could design.

More info here: http://superhome.red.coop

Energy efficiency measures installed:

draught proofing
external wall insulation, internal wall insulation, floor insulation
new triple glazed / draught proofed sashes / secondary glazing
low energy lighting systems and electrical appliances
renewable heating - biomass log burner / solar thermal
sustainable building materials used

Sarah and Charlie think you should visit their home because:
We have lots of practical suggestions for insulating an old property, with measures installed over the last decade. We want to encourage as many visitors as possible!

Energy saving:
Old Superhome SAP assessment 81%

Tours

Saturday 29th September tours at 11 am and 3 pm
Sunday 30th September tour at 2 pm.

Accessibility and travel

Nearest public transport: 85 or 86 bus, Chorlton Tram
Parking on street
Accessibility issues: 3 steps to front door, stairs inside house but will help you get around as much as possible