Powys Green Doors 2023

14 - 30 Oct 2023

Blinkin Mawr - Mochdre, Newtown 14th, 28th & 29th October

Energy-saving improvements

  • Low-cost improvements
    Low-cost improvements
  • 'Big' insulation works
    'Big' insulation works
  • Glazing
    Glazing
  • High spec heating
    High spec heating
  • Lifestyle change
    Lifestyle change

Location

Blinkin Mawr, .
Mochdre
Newtown
Powys
SY16 4JW

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Opening times

This event has now finished.

Book ahead Please phone 07850 600955 to arrange a time slot for your visit as parking is limited.

The home:

Semi-detached rural property. Built in 1981 as an extension to the much older property next door. Roof tiled, cavity wall. Previously heated by coal fired Rayburn central heating.

 

Modifications:

Double glazing, EV charging point, loft insulation to 30cm+ throughout. Raised boards over half of roof area for storage using Loft Zone system (DIY). Heat pump, ground-source from borehole.

 

Motivations:

Climate conscience and needing to reduce carbon footprint. Also the advantage of a system that does not require fuel to be brought in which may be less easy as we get older.

 

Approximate costs:

The costs were Double glazing in 2011 approx £9,000. EV charge point in 2020 £600. Loft insulation replacement 2022, DIY plus £3,000 for materials. 

 

Benefits:

Key excepted benefit is reduction of the carbon footprint of a country property at a height that is exposed to strong west winds.

 

Location

Blinkin Mawr, .
Mochdre
Newtown
Powys
SY16 4JW

View on map

Opening times

This event has now finished.

Book ahead Please phone 07850 600955 to arrange a time slot for your visit as parking is limited.

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Part of the Green Open Homes network