Home Insights How to Retrofit How to Retrofit Our three-step program that will guide you through how to retrofit your property and create efficient portfolios. Whether you’re in for a big change, or wanting to start small for now – any change can have an impact, and it’s cheaper than...
In this recent retrofit by daab design, extra large tiles have been fitted on top of an insulated suspended timber floor. The first instalment of our miniGreen Seriesis all about insulation. Insulation is a key feature of passivhaus design as it reduces the amount of heat lost through the bu...
To save some money and DIY it, there's at least two ways to go about it. 1. New Door You can pick up a solid wooden slab door at the home centersfor around $50. With more mass, the difference in soundproofing versus a hollow-core will be night and day. But o...
Securing the roof to the wallsin an existing home with an attic can be done by installing metal clips or straps that strengthen the hold-down effect, she said. While the exact cost will depend on factors such as the size of your home and the scale of the project, such retrofitti...
I want you to learn how to dress your age So many women struggle with learning how to dress their age. It’s tough, because that number is always changing, but it’s hard know how to adjust your style accordingly. And I think we all (maybe subconsciously) don’t want to let go of...
10. Retrofit Your Home If your home is decades old or older and you live in an area where quakes are common, a seismic retrofit helps ensure the house stays on its foundation. A retrofit typically bolts the house frame to its foundation plus braces the crawl space or cripple wall with pl...
Need to improve your EPC? Whether you’re renovating your home to sell it or extending it for a growing family, it’s worth thinking about incorporating some environmentally friendly features. Not only could green credentials increase resale value, but they could attract more prospective buyers ...
Are you going to need to add square footage, such as an additional bathroom? If so, is that feasible for you? You may need to retrofit doorways and bathrooms for a wheelchair and add ramps. What room choice will you make for your relative? You’ll need a space that’s close enough ...
10. Retrofit Your Home If your home is decades old or older and you live in an area where quakes are common, a seismic retrofit helps ensure the house stays on its foundation. A retrofit typically bolts the house frame to its foundation plus braces the crawl space or cripple wall with pl...
They generally lack the storage capacity to power your home through extended periods of cloudy, rainy, or snowy weather. If your goal is to go off-grid with solar, you’ll need significantly more storage than most common batteries can offer. How much does a retrofit battery installation cost...