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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.

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Woking, Oak Tree Road

House Summary

Owner(s): Woking Borough Council - FAO Benjamin Wood

House Type: 1930's 3-bedroom terrace with back extension

Carbon saving: 80%

Measures installed:

  • Existing double glazed aluminium frames
  • New timber doors front and back
  • Cavity filled (75mm) + phenolic dry lining (50mm) , U=0.37 of walls
  • Loft insulation (300mm rockwool) U-value 0.11
  • Suspended floor insulation (100mm) U=0.25
  • Air test results = 4.1m3/hr/m2@50 pascals.  Passivent passive ventilation system
  • System boiler linked to a 200 litre auroSTOR unvented solar hot water cylinder
  • 2 auroTHERM collectors on the roof - with a combined area of 4.84 m2 - also linked via controller to the cylinder
  • 2.4kW PV system (20m2) generating approx 2000 kWh/yr
  • Kitchen has 10 Megaman downlighters (MAX L0301RC) with 11 Watt BRO711i bulbs – soon to be changed to 5-7 Watt LED warm white downlighters
  • Lights in the kitchen, hallway and landing are controlled by Passive Infrared Detectors from Sector
  • All A-rated applicances

Photos and Flythroughs

Oak Tree Road, Woking

Upcoming events

Oak Tree House - Woking Council's energy efficient house is open as follows in August as follows: Sat 7th Aug at 10am; Weds 11 Aug at 2pm; Weds 18 Aug at 2pm; Sat 21 Aug at 10am; Weds 25 Aug at 2pm. For details - Oak Tree House leaflet_V2 Open for Heritage Open Days in September. - Throughout the four day event Action Woking’s energy advisors will be offering guided tours of the property and answering energy related questions.  See event flier. Thursday 9th September–Saturday 11th September : 10am-4pm. Last entry at 3:30pm Sunday 12th September: 11am-3pm: Last entry at 2:30pm. Details: No booking necessary.  Parking is available at Sainsbury’s car park opposite.  The ground floor and garden of Oak Tree House is accessible for wheelchair users.  The property is open to children of all ages.

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