A guide to the building regulations for Home Improvements

Homeowner’s guide to Building an energy efficient house extension

The cost of energy is likely to continue to rise. The less we use the more money we save as well as reducing our impact on the environment. Many of the ways of improving energy efficiency also make our home feel more comfortable.

A Householder’s guide to building a sustainable extension

You can do a number of things all of which are best if planned for and built into your scheme rather than just added as after thoughts. Some of the things you can do will increase the cost of the extension but what you need to think about is saving over a period of time. This is called the pay back period after which you are in ‘profit’. Some of the things suggested could attract grants from the Government through your energy company who you should contact.

• Demolition
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - demolition
• Materials
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - materials
• Insulation
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - insulation
• Ventilation
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - ventilation
• Efficient boiler
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - efficient boiler
• Renewable energy
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - renewable energy
• Glazing
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - glazing
• Conservatories
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - conservatories
• Water use
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - water use
• Fixtures and fittings
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - fixtures and fittings
• Recycling
  
  Energy efficient house extensions - recycling