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ECOBUNGALOW


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...
suerowlands47
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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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...
suerowlands47
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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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...
suerowlands47
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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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...
suerowlands47
May 1, 20222 min read
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