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Victoria House Rural Business Centre
The Moor
Hawkhurst
CRANBROOK
TN18 4NR
0030-9928-0417-8970-3044
3 July 2023
Energy rating and EPC
This property’s energy rating is D.
For more information on the property’s energy performance, see the EPC for this property.
Recommendations
| Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
|---|---|
| Replace tungsten GLS lamps with CFLs: Payback period dependent on hours of use. | Low |
| In some spaces, the solar gain limit in criterion 3 of ADL2A 2010 is exceeded, which might cause overheating. Consider solar control measures such as the application of reflective coating or shading devices to windows. | Medium |
| Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit. | Medium |
| Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
|---|---|
| Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required. | Low |
| Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
|---|---|
| Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation. | Medium |
| Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
|---|---|
| Add optimum start/stop to the heating system. | Medium |
| Add time control to heating system. | Low |
| Some loft spaces are poorly insulated - install/improve insulation. | Medium |
| Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing. | High |
| Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation. | High |
| Roof is poorly insulated. Install or improve insulation of roof. | High |
| Improve insulation on HWS storage. | Low |
| The default chiller efficiency is chosen. It is recommended that the chiller system be investigated to gain an understanding of its efficiency and possible improvements. | Low |
| Install more efficient water heater. | Medium |
| Some glazing is poorly insulated. Replace/improve glazing and/or frames. | Low |
Property and report details
- Report issued on
- 4 July 2013
- Total useful floor area
- 395 square metres
- Building environment
- Heating and Natural Ventilation
- Calculation tool
- DesignBuilder Software Ltd, DesignBuilder SBEM, v3.0.0, SBEM, v4.1.d.0
Assessor’s details
- Assessor’s name
- Reinhard Wendt
- Telephone
- 01634 722399
- rwendt@hotmail.co.uk
- Employer’s name
- rkhomeinspections.co.uk
- Employer’s address
- 9 Margetts Place Upnor Kent ME2 4XF
- Assessor ID
- EES/001326
- Assessor’s declaration
- The assessor has declared a financial interest in the property.
- Accreditation scheme
- Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd
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