Location
Isle Of Dogs, Three Ashes
Hereford
HR2 8LZ
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Opening times
Opening times: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October. Tours starting at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm.
Please note:
> Parking is limited. We have parking for 4-5 vehicles inside field entrance where there is hard standing approx 75 yds from house. Parking next to house will be reserved for those with limited mobility.
> What3Words location: vertical.system.juggles
> Downstairs toilet available.
> There are no passing spaces / turning places on our lane, however regular traffic is very limited and the lane eventually loops back onto main road.
Other Turn up for house tours at given times
Annabelle and James welcome you to their new build timber frame passive house and Enerphit insulated stone barn (work in progress).
This is a recently completed self-build home. They are still learning how to optimise management of some of the technology but are happy to share what they know so far.
Modifications:
Recycled newspaper insulation in I-beam construction, ASHP, MVHR, UFH, triple glazed, led lighting, all electric, diathonite insulation in stone barn (in progress).
Motivation to retrofit:
Personal comfort, sustainability and cost of running.
Approximate cost:
Still counting. Breakdown of some elements available.
Benefits:
Comfort, running cost.
Who did the work:
Mike Whitfield Construction - who is aiming to be at the open day for questions
Others: Gary Price (ground work), Geolec (electrics), Green Building Store (windows / doors), Alan Clarke (heating and ventilation consultant), Nick Grant (PH consultant),Charles Grylls (architect) and Ecological Building Systems
All recommended.
Next steps and considerations:
- Shading - time to establish planting
- PV and battery - budget
- EV point - cost of EVs
Considered but rejected GSHP and renewables due to cost benefit, and water recycling due to cost.
