Tina, Richard, and their children live in a semi-detached home in Headington, a typical Oxford suburb. A few years ago, they decided to take on a whole house eco renovation to reduce energy use and tackle severe damp and mould that had been affecting their comfort and health.

Their home had long been plagued by cold walls, draughts through the floorboards, and fluctuating temperatures – issues common in older, poorly insulated properties. At first, their main aim was to cut energy bills, but as the project unfolded, they saw how much more was possible. The improvements not only boosted efficiency but also solved the root causes of damp and mould.

“The house is definitely more thermally comfortable – without raising the internal temperature settings. The walls aren’t cold anymore, there are no draughts from the floorboards, and the temperature remains constant.”
— Dr Tina Fawcett, Oxford

Watch the video to hear Tina talk through their home renovation journey, and the difference it’s made for her family.

“Even at the coldest part of winter, we can leave our central heating off overnight, and room temperatures will only drop by two or three degrees.”
— Dr Tina Fawcett, Oxford