Thank you for a very informative video. Just put of interest what was the rough cost of the works to make the cottage more energy efficient. I'm looking to buy an old stone cottage of similar size. Cheers, Andy
Hi Andy, we're glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, it is difficult to give ballpark figures on things like this because each individual property will have its own characteristics and challenges. No two projects will be exactly alike. And, of course, in the past few years costs have been increasing. You can read guidance on improving energy efficiency in older properties on the Engine Shed website: www.engineshed.scot/building-advice/energy-efficiency/how-to-improve-energy-efficiency/ If you email our Technical Education Team they may be able to signpost to further resources technicaleducation@hes.scot
In reference to the insulation blown behind the lath and plaster, does this not create a moisture bridge between the stonework and the plaster which will then lead to damp? I was always under the impression that an airgap must be maintained at all times.
Hi James, the inside face of traditional stonework should not be damp - if it is you have a different set of problems! We've monitored filled cavities over many years on many properties, and none have been affected in this way. For some additional reading, you might find the following two publications helpful: Independent review of eighteen refurbishment case studies: www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=1b9092e3-4080-439e-be0a-a96600c2c1e4 Guide to Energy Retrofit of Traditional Buildings and for the humidity reading on the walls at the lodge: www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=47c9f2eb-1ade-4a76-a775-add0008972f3
@@HistoricEnvironmentScotland Thanks for the response, no damp walls, just keen to keep the place dry. Those documents are a great resource, appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback! The lodge is currently closed to the public, but we're considering holding an “open door” day in the near future. Please keep an eye on our website for upcoming events: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/
@@proggydan8257 Hi there, unfortunately we don’t have a date for reopening the lodge, but our colleagues are arranging the occasional visit for professionals interested in the work that we’ve carried out there. You can email our colleagues at technicaleducation@hes.scot to find out more and see if they have any upcoming tours planned.
If using wood fibre board to insulate under suspended wooden floor [I am doing this from below as I have plenty of crawl space underneath] - do I need to leave a gap between underside of floow boards and the fibre board insulation? Or - can I fit the insulation hard against the underside of floorboards?
At the Lodge, we had a 20mm gap between the fibreboard insulation and the floor. This was due to the depth of the insulation and that the insulation was pushed down from above onto timber runners. Depending on how you want to hold the insulation in place, you should be able to press it up close. You can find out more about the refurbishment at Holyrood Park Lodge here: www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=f7c8b362-f78b-416a-9733-abb5009c521d
@@HistoricEnvironmentScotland Thank you. Your website [and facebook livestreams] are very helpful. I did think pushing up tight againt underside of floorboards should be okay given the insulation breathes. I noticed, too, that you said not much difference when you did the same thing on roof.
Very informative and well presented.
Excellent presentation - very clear and informative, and a really good example of retrofit
Thank you for a very informative video. Just put of interest what was the rough cost of the works to make the cottage more energy efficient. I'm looking to buy an old stone cottage of similar size. Cheers, Andy
Hi Andy, we're glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, it is difficult to give ballpark figures on things like this because each individual property will have its own characteristics and challenges. No two projects will be exactly alike. And, of course, in the past few years costs have been increasing.
You can read guidance on improving energy efficiency in older properties on the Engine Shed website: www.engineshed.scot/building-advice/energy-efficiency/how-to-improve-energy-efficiency/
If you email our Technical Education Team they may be able to signpost to further resources technicaleducation@hes.scot
Excellent !
In reference to the insulation blown behind the lath and plaster, does this not create a moisture bridge between the stonework and the plaster which will then lead to damp? I was always under the impression that an airgap must be maintained at all times.
Hi James, the inside face of traditional stonework should not be damp - if it is you have a different set of problems! We've monitored filled cavities over many years on many properties, and none have been affected in this way. For some additional reading, you might find the following two publications helpful:
Independent review of eighteen refurbishment case studies:
www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=1b9092e3-4080-439e-be0a-a96600c2c1e4
Guide to Energy Retrofit of Traditional Buildings and for the humidity reading on the walls at the lodge:
www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=47c9f2eb-1ade-4a76-a775-add0008972f3
@@HistoricEnvironmentScotland Thanks for the response, no damp walls, just keen to keep the place dry. Those documents are a great resource, appreciated.
Is this lodge able to be visited? Great presentation
Thanks for the feedback! The lodge is currently closed to the public, but we're considering holding an “open door” day in the near future. Please keep an eye on our website for upcoming events: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/
@@HistoricEnvironmentScotland Is the lodge still closed to viewing?
@@proggydan8257 Hi there, unfortunately we don’t have a date for reopening the lodge, but our colleagues are arranging the occasional visit for professionals interested in the work that we’ve carried out there. You can email our colleagues at technicaleducation@hes.scot to find out more and see if they have any upcoming tours planned.
how were all the walls finished? lime plaster or regular plasterboard?
Hi Chris, all walls internally were finished with lath and plaster.
If using wood fibre board to insulate under suspended wooden floor [I am doing this from below as I have plenty of crawl space underneath] - do I need to leave a gap between underside of floow boards and the fibre board insulation? Or - can I fit the insulation hard against the underside of floorboards?
At the Lodge, we had a 20mm gap between the fibreboard insulation and the floor. This was due to the depth of the insulation and that the insulation was pushed down from above onto timber runners.
Depending on how you want to hold the insulation in place, you should be able to press it up close.
You can find out more about the refurbishment at Holyrood Park Lodge here: www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=f7c8b362-f78b-416a-9733-abb5009c521d
@@HistoricEnvironmentScotland Thank you. Your website [and facebook livestreams] are very helpful.
I did think pushing up tight againt underside of floorboards should be okay given the insulation breathes. I noticed, too, that you said not much difference when you did the same thing on roof.
How much? Aero gel?? Just the doors £250
Will every pensioner will be able to pay thousands?
Its a joke
It’s for you, not for us! When you have plenty of free tax payers’ money, this is ok. You don’t think about ordinary people!