Newly purchased cold house. .

brewbrowne

We have just bought a detached red brick dormer bungalow built in 1979 which has a BER rating of D1 in Kilkenny. The house is cold. It has single pane wooden frame windows and some insulation in the attic with no apparent vents. I am not sure where to start and what the right sequence to take. ... (need I add first house therefore money is an issue so really important to get sequence and priorities right. . I am aware of the SEI grants).
We feel that the windows should be our starting point as the house as a whole needs to be decorated , new bathrooms tiling etc. Any recommendations for window suppliers or better again who to avoid?. Next will be to add to the existing insulation in the attic. The garage is attached and the door linking the house will have to be replaced/sealed as it is only a standard internal door. We have some concerns regarding ventilation and insultating the walls . . Any recommendations in terms of internal wall insulation? There is no insulation in the cavity and are considering getting this filled. Direction and advice greatly appreciated. .

I would start with the attic insulation, followed by the wall cavities. The roof spaces in dormers can be quite difficult to insulate well, so get someone experienced in for that job. Then look at doing the windows, if money is tight consider secondary glazing rather than complete replacement.

Completing the insulation (& ventillation) should be done before the kitchen & bathroom

brewbrowne

Thanks and I will take your advice . .just one last question do you know if there is any difficulty in pumping the cavity wall in a red brick house . . ??? My dad appears to think that there is . .