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        • Draughts in the first floor void
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      • Condensation mini case study
      • In House Winter Cooling Systems
      • Advanced Air Sealing
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9 October 202312 March 2024Featured, Tips

Why reading “Draughtproofing and Insulation – A Practical Guide” might be a good idea

An overview of Draughtproofing and Insulation a practical guide buy Tony Cowling

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7 July 202021 July 2020Featured, News

Covid recovery package to include vouchers to help pay for energy saving retrofits

Up to £5000 to help pay for energy saving home improvements expected in government’s Covid-19 economic recovery plan.

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2 June 20192 May 2020DraughtBuster news, Featured, News

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Draughtproofing windows, doors, floors, ceilings, penetrations, round pipes, beside wires in ceiling roses etc

Replace heating controller and thermostat with a better form of control like a programmable room thermostat or smart controller like Hive or Nest.

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24 October 201628 May 2017DraughtBuster news, Featured, News

Could Reading’s Winter Watch help you?

Winter Watch is available to Reading residents who are on a low income and either over 60, have very young children, have a disability or health concerns. It aims to helps people on low incomes in Reading to prepare their home for heating during the winter months.

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24 October 201630 October 2016Featured, News

Have you heard about the Warm Home Discount Scheme?

It is a Government scheme to help people getting the Guaranteed Credit element of Pension Credit with their winter energy bills. If you are eligible you get a one-off discount of £140 on your electricity bill between October and April.

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