The UK’s housing stock is among the
least energy efficient in Europe and
is responsible for nearly a quarter of
the country’s annual carbon emissions.
This has seen the government, social
housing providers and the private sector
implement schemes to help vulnerable
households improve the energy
efficiency of their properties, save
money on energy bills and make their
homes warmer and more comfortable
places to live.
After the second world war tens of
thousands of properties were built quickly
and cheaply to cater for the housing
shortages, but with no consideration
given to thermal performance, they are
now difficult and expensive to heat. The
gradual onset of damp and condensation
in these homes will also be leading to
internal and external deterioration of the
building, potentially causing health issues
for residents.