Dacorum BC, Summer Court, Hemel Hempstead, Energy Efficiency Refurbishment. Summer Court consists of 34 flats of the timber-framed construction design owned and managed by Dacorum BC. Investigations established that there was no insulation in the building meaning fuel bills were high and residents risked falling in to fuel poverty. Consultation with residents raised other issues including lack of suitable bins, poor lighting, inadequate drying areas and faulty drains which were subsequently included in the programme. The refurbishment of Summer Court included the following: • External Wall Insulation. • A Biomass District Heating system to provide heating and hot water. • Windows and front doors replaced in PVCu • Internal stairwells repaired and decorated • Wooden f

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