Background and Aim
Together Housing undertook a study on a property that had proven very difficult to treat. The property’s insulation level was so poor that it was unable to be let out - the property was too expensive to heat for typical tenants and was cold with no thermal comfort, increasing the risk of damp and mould issues.
The purpose of the study was to ascertain what improvements, if any, applying Zenova IP would have on the property.
Testing
The pilot project took place in Halifax, West Yorkshire on properties which experience high energy bills throughout the year due to poor levels of insulation. Zenova IP thermal insulation paint was applied to internal and external walls, floors, and ceilings of the property to provide an immediate upgrade in insulation, whilst also improving fire safety and decoration.
Using LoRa wireless remote sensors, ambient air and surface probe sensors were deployed in the property, which monitored the thermal temperatures over several weeks with the heating system operating.
Zenova IP was then applied (800 microns / 0.8mm) to the internal walls and ceilings of the apartment and the temperature sensors recorded the thermal readings.
Results
The table below showcases the results and further highlights the improvements that Zenova IP can provide to the insulation for a property:
Patrick Berry, Together Housing’s Director of Net Zero said: “We have quite a few properties that prove difficult to insulate and make more energy efficient and are we are always interested in cost efficient new ways of addressing the problem. The opportunity to pilot the Zenova insulating paint was a great opportunity to use an innovative solution to the energy efficiency problem. The data shows it has made a great difference to the property, helping to make it warm and affordable.”