New build regulations increasingly demand higher energy performance, but going beyond minimum standards can save you thousands in running costs over the lifetime of your home.

Key Energy-Efficient Features

• High-Performance Insulation: Modern cavity wall, floor, and loft insulation dramatically reduces heat loss. Consider exceeding minimum U-values for even greater savings.
• Triple Glazing: While double glazing is standard, triple-glazed windows provide superior thermal and acoustic performance.
• Air Source Heat Pumps: An increasingly popular alternative to gas boilers, heat pumps extract warmth from outside air and can reduce heating costs significantly.
• Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR): These systems recover heat from extracted stale air and use it to warm incoming fresh air.
• Solar Panels: Photovoltaic panels can generate electricity for your home, with excess fed back to the grid.

Building Regulations and EPC Ratings

All new builds must achieve a minimum EPC rating. By incorporating these features from the design stage, you can target an A rating, which also enhances resale value.

Young’s Construction builds energy efficiency into every new home project. Contact us to discuss your sustainable new build.