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How do I retrofit a victorian house for lower heating bills, lower carbon emissions, and a more comfortable home
Read more: How do I retrofit a victorian house for lower heating bills, lower carbon emissions, and a more comfortable homeRetrofitting a UK Victorian property to near net zero carbon requires a fabric-first strategy guided by Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) principles. Primary interventions include applying external or internal wall insulation (achieving a 43% heat loss reduction), upgrading glazing, sealing draughts with controlled MVHR ventilation, and replacing gas boilers with an Air Source Heat Pump.