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House Planning Help Podcast

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Mar 1, 2023 • 36min

HPH328 : Insulating internally with a thin layer of wood fibre board - with Martin Twamley from Steico

Martin Twamley from Steico explains how to use breathable internal insulation, while avoiding the risks of condensation and mould. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 56min

HPH327 : Upskilling in DIY during a home retrofit – with Es Tresidder

As someone with no previous interest or skills in DIY, Passivhaus Consultant Es Tresidder explains why he went about changing that for his own deep retrofit project. Check out the show notes for more information:    
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Feb 1, 2023 • 33min

HPH326 : Is it worth upskilling your knowledge of Passivhaus? – with Simon Bell

Landscape Architect and Director of HLM Architects, Simon Bell, explains why he decided to upskill when it came to building his own house. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 32min

HPH325 : What reduces the performance of insulation? – with Mark Siddall

Mark Siddall explains how thermal bypass – or air movement around insulation layers – might impact a self-build or retrofit project. Check out the show notes for more information.  
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Jan 4, 2023 • 35min

HPH324 : Why robust planning is vital for a home retrofit in stages – with Alan Budden

Alan Budden explains how a phased retrofit might work and what preparation is required. He also shares how he's retrofitted his own home, which includes trialling an innovative roof solution. Check out the show notes for more information. 
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Nov 16, 2022 • 35min

HPH323 : Can I heat my home with an air source heat pump? – with Nathan Gambling

Influential podcaster and heating systems expert, Nathan Gambling, explains why choosing the right installer is even more important than selecting the heat pump. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 39min

HPH322 : An EnerPHit standard retrofit of a Victorian mid terrace home – with Guy Hargreaves

Homeowner Guy Hargreaves reflects on adapting and expanding his Victorian mid terrace home, retrofitting the whole building to EnerPHit standard. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Aug 31, 2022 • 32min

HPH321 : How do you make an existing home energy efficient? – with Paul Ciniglio

With price hikes being caused by the volatile energy sector, Paul Ciniglio from the National Energy Foundation explains what we can be doing to our homes to reduce our energy consumption and be better protected from rising bills. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Aug 17, 2022 • 25min

HPH320 : Precision-cut timber frames – with Antoine Costantini from Kithurst Homes

Antoine Costantini explains how Kithurst Homes has embraced modern cutting technology to increase efficiency and minimise waste. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 50min

HPH319 : Natural materials and healthy homes – with Tom Woolley

Architect, educator and builder, Tom Woolley, takes us through some of the natural construction materials we should be using to build healthier homes. Check out the show notes for more information.

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