After what seems like for ever, we have jumped through all
the necessary hoops. The fabulously detailed plans and sections drawn up by our
architect, Gil Schalom, are receiving the finishing touches. It is very
exciting, but quite daunting looking at the sections showing insulation everywhere
and the air tightness barrier all round. Hope the builder can follow the plan
to the letter – it looks quite complicated.
Right now, our desire to get this house to EnerPHit (passive
house refurb) standard seems more attractive than ever. The gas boiler finally
gave up altogether last weekend so we have no hot water and just one electric
heater. I can’t help wondering if they would have lit the coal fires in the
autumn in the 1950’s, or if they were made of sterner stuff.
Happily, the builders will be starting soon and we’ll move
to somewhere warmer!
