Our main focus is on energy efficiency, and keeping the SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) rating as high as possible in our buildings. The higher the SAP rating, the lower the fuel costs and the lower the associated emissions of carbon dioxide. This not only means that owning a new-build property could save money on energy bills, but also that new homes have a reduced impact on the planet. The way we achieve this increased sustainability rating at Stephens + Stephens is through better insulation of walls, floors, and roof space using rigid foam insulation. Typically an uninsulated house will lose energy in a number of ways:
through the walls
of its heat through the roof
through the floors and draughts
through the windows
Government and Home Builders Federation research show the extent to which new builds outperform older homes for energy efficiency. But the same figures also say that only 2% of all new builds gain an Energy Performance Certificate A rating. We’re proud that High Tide are part of that 2%, explained not just by our determination and commitment, but by our use of the available technology, such as air source heat pumps. Other areas we are constantly striving for maximum impact in are by making our windows more efficient, with not only an aesthetically and functional design at the forefront of our thinking, but one that will offer energy efficient qualities with improved U-values. Incorporating energy-efficient lighting and power control systems. And finally, we strive to use materials that are from sustainable sources, with wood flooring and cladding and timber from certifiable and traceable sources - managed by the FSC.
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