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Retrofit for Riverside Scotland

North Ayrshire

Client

Riverside Scotland/Union Technical

Sector

Housing

Status

Live

______ Project Overview

This retrofit project for Riverside Scotland saw whole-house retrofit and upgrading works carried out on 30 units of existing social housing located in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire.

30 one-bedroom bungalows in Pennyburn were improved to reduce energy usage, lower tenant energy bills and make the properties heat-pump ready. The homes previously achieved EPC Band D, and this has now been improved to a Band B rating, following completion of the works. The project followed an archetype approach.

______ Our Scope
As the appointed Retrofit Assessors, Carbon Futures was responsible for assessing the existing condition of the properties, producing existing drawings and reporting on suitable energy efficiency measures. Energy modelling was carried out in SAP10 to determine the existing energy profile of the archetype properties. As part of the design process, further energy modelling was carried out to help determine a suitable suite of measures to be installed. Thermal bridging analysis was carried out to check surface temperatures at vulnerable junctions. The final selection of measures was decided through a collaborative approach with the team and linked to funding opportunities. Drawings and specifications were produced for the chosen measures and building warrants obtained. Key detailing relating to junctions and fire requirements were included. Carbon Futures are also providing technical support during construction as needed.
______ Details

The retrofit design that was developed for this social housing project includes:

100mm non-combustible external wall insulation with eaves and verge roof extensions
Bonded Bead Cavity Fill Insulation
Attic insulation enhanced to 300mm as necessary to achieve a U-value of 0.16W/m2K
Roof Ventilation Measures
New Windows & Doors
Solar PV
Battery Storage
Mechanical Ventilation (dMEV)
Replacement cladding to front external stores
New Roof Finishes and Rainwater Goods
Additional Downpipes for Future Resilience

The work on this project was carried out in phases to suit funding availability, with all occupants remaining in their properties for the duration of the retrofit works.

______ Project Partners

Riverside Scotland
Union Technical
Balfour Engineering Consultancy