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If you would like to make energy improvements in your home but are not sure where to start, then SEA can help. The SuperHome network, created by SEA, is made up of older homes across the country which have been updated to improve their energy efficiency. Almost all of these properties are open to the public and you can get great advice and guidance from the homeowners.

Hereford_longLane

Brighton, Hassocks, Hurst Road

House Summary

Owner(s): Chris Handel

House Type: 1920's detached - brick cavity wall with timber frame upper storey

Carbon saving: 63%

Measures installed:

  • Double glazing (some low-e coated, argon filled)
  • Triple glazed skylights
  • Wall insulation: lower storey brick cavity filled ; upper storey timber frame cavity filled (130mm polyisocyanurate).
  • Roof insulation: 160mm polyisocyanurate
  • Suspended floor insulation (110mm polyisocyanurate on 85% of floor)
  • Condensing gas boiler, with good controls
  • 5sqm East and West facing solar thermal panels
  • Low energy lighting: LEDs and CFLs
  • Low energy appliances
  • Wood stove
  • Carbon neutral energy supply.

Photos and Flythroughs

Highclere

Upcoming events

Open House - Sat 11 Sept from 10am to 4pm. Check Heritage Open days website for location.  Also  - Open House on Sat 18th Sept from 10am to 4pm as part of a Sussex Eco Event.  Contact home owner on 07985 813859 for further details re 18th Sept event.

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