The ‘Retrofit Zone’ is a brand-new free resource at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. This new permanent exhibit is helping homeowners navigate solutions to increase their property’s energy-efficiency, value, and most importantly, their quality of life.
“Retrofit is a specific type of renovation, focused on energy efficiency and carbon reduction.”
The exhibit includes life-size cross-sections representing different types and ages of homes commonly found in the UK, to demonstrate the challenges most likely to be associated with them. Homeowners can explore potential solutions best suited for them – with an emphasis on taking a ‘fabric-first’ approach.
The Retrofit Zone helps to demystify a number of key topics, including:
- Insulation & airtightness
- Ventilation & moisture management
- Efficient low-carbon heating & renewable energy
- Low-cost energy savings
- Regulations & planning permission
- Funding & grants
The Retrofit Zone helps homeowners navigate the possibilities and understand how they fit together. They’ll leave equipped with an understanding of the next steps for their retrofit journey.
Find out more at www.nsbrc.co.uk