Improving air tightness of loft hatch and service penetrations of ceiling, especially down lighters

Monitoring & feedback recommended: Yes

ADVANTAGES

Reduces risk of condensation within roof, and limits infiltration of air from the house

CONCERNS & ACTIONS

TECHNICAL (4)

Sufficient ventilation?
Overheating
Monitoring and feedback required
Personal capacity/Right opportunity

HERITAGE (1)

Listed building consent

ENERGY (2)

Rebound effects
Installation quality

RELATED MEASURES

FABRIC (17)

Cavity Wall Insulation
External Wall insulation
Internal Wall insulation
Frame infill insulation
Loft Hatch insulation
Loft insulation
Rafter insulation
Flat roof insulation
Room in roof insulation
Exposed soffits to upper floors: Insulation in between joists or under soffit
Increased Floor airtightness
Window draughtproofing
Window refurbishment
Door draughtproofing
Door refurbishment
Chimney blocking
Reduced air flow

SERVICES (10)

Heating controls (for wet and warm air systems)
Lighting system upgrade
Background ventilators and intermittent extract fans
Passive stack ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery and with demand control ventilation

BEHAVIOUR (3)

Provision of simple and clear information
Improving User interest and involvement
Maintenance

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