Demonstration House at NSBRC

Energy-saving improvements

  • 'Big' insulation works
    'Big' insulation works
  • Glazing
    Glazing
  • High spec heating
    High spec heating
  • Renewables: heat
    Renewables: heat
  • Renewables: electricity
    Renewables: electricity
  • Recommended
    Recommended

Location

National Self-build & Renovation Centre
Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way
Swindon
WILTSHIRE
SN5 8UB

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Opening times

General opening times Tue-Sat 10-5:30 and Sun 10-4:30, closed Mondays: see www.nsbrc.co.uk/visit-the-centre/visitor-information/

Other Free entry -

A special Eco Workshop will be held on Saturday 9th November 10am-4pm.

Also, our unique Renovation House is built to replicate a typical property built in the inter-war years and has clearly had very little maintenance work or modernisation work done to it. As a result, just about everything needs work to bring it up to standard. As you move through the house, you will be guided through identifying and resolving most of the common problems encountered during a renovation project from failing brickwork, dry rot through to a leaky roof. Using the advice of specialist surveyors, builders and other tradesmen, you can see the original dilapidated house magically transform into a modern and up-to-date home with added space from basement and attic conversions.

A tour of the Renovation House is a must. Using our audio tour, available any time during opening hours, you can find out exactly how to go about bringing an old property back to life whilst learning about the problems you might encounter and getting top tips on how to make your own project a success. 
This home includes:

  • Solar panels
  • Battery storage
  • Air source heat pump
  • Internal wall insulation
  • High performance glazing
  • Electric vehicle charging

Location

National Self-build & Renovation Centre
Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way
Swindon
WILTSHIRE
SN5 8UB

View on map

Opening times

General opening times Tue-Sat 10-5:30 and Sun 10-4:30, closed Mondays: see www.nsbrc.co.uk/visit-the-centre/visitor-information/

Other Free entry -

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Part of the Green Open Homes network