Social housing: net zero progress report - quarter 2 2024

Project Title: Dumbarton Road / Stone Repairs and Insulation

Project Organisation: Dalmuir Park Housing Association

Technology Type(s): EWI and IWI

Location(s): Dalmuir, West Dunbartonshire Council

Grant Value: £278,054

Completion Date: March 2024

Project Headline: Fabric First approach to 31 pre-1919 tenements in Dalmuir

Project Description:

This project provided fabric first energy efficiency measures to 31 flats in Dalmuir, which were flats in pre-1919 tenement blocks. All of the targeted properties were previously poorly insulated and consequently expensive to heat with EPC ratings of D. After installation of the measures, the aim was to achieve an EPC rating of B.

The measures which were installed included EWI and IWI. The entire building was enveloped and the insulation which also covered the close walls. The method of installation meant that the properties could be upgraded without the need for decanting tenants. The project was intended to reduce condensation, heat loss and CO² emissions as well as reduce heating bills for tenants.