Self build novices

Shepreth

AT A GLANCE

Property: Detached
Type: New build
Built: 5 years
Floor area: 206 m²
Features: Insulation and draught-proofing, Doors and Windows (Glazing), Heating and hot water (ASHPs etc.), Ventilation (MVHR etc), Water management

ABOUT THE HOME

We sold a Victorian house, found this plot and built a bridge to reach it. Although novices we embarked on a self build house in 2020, timber framed, ultra insulated, heat pump, UFH, airtight, mechanical ventilation. As I had retired I managed project and hired most trades individually. We needed a new electricity and water connection and a sewage treatment plant. We avoided Grand Designs mishaps by careful planning and good luck.

MVHR

WHY THE PROJECT?

Needed to move from a lovely but expensive to run and maintain Victorian house and fascinated by Grand Designs

THE PROJECT

Solar PV

INSULATION & DRAUGHT-PROOFING

MVHR

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HEATING AND HOTWATER

ASHP

LESSONS LEARNT & ADVICE

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