insulation

The work often involves carrying out a heat-loss survey, to spot cold areas that require insulation, and to better understand a property’s heating demand.

Retrofitting might involve measures such as improving your home’s insulation, upgrading the heating system, or installing energy-generating devices such as solar panels, or even a private wind turbine.

Perseverance during the past three years paid off, however, and the couple’s 1930’s detached house now has improved insulation, a heat pump, and an electric car charging point.

The lack of sound insulation was also a regular complaint.

Hemp, advocates say, has the potential to be used in insulation, building materials, and potentially many other industrial uses.