The Introduction to Low Carbon Domestic Refurbishment is a first step in setting out the various ways in which homes can be upgraded. It begins from first principles and highlights what needs to be done before work starts and then focuses on the main elements of the home - the floor; walls, windows, roof, heating and hot water. It concludes with a series of case studies which show the different scale of activity that can be undertaken, ranging from low cost work on walls, lofts and floors, through to radical renovations of the whole structure.

The information is presented in a way that will be of value to a wide audience - the informaed householder trying to decide where to start on their property, the builder looking to advise their clients on the most cost effective solution for them, as well as regulators and politicians who need to understand the challenges ahead.

The spreadsheet below provides further information on how changes in the cost and lifespan of various improvement measures affect the payback period in both financial and carbon terms.

For further information please see the T-Zero website