Glossary
AAC Autoclaved aerated concrete is a lightweight foam concrete building material with improved thermal performance. Commonly known as aircrete blocks.
ASHP An air-source heat pump extracts and upgrades heat from the outside air to use in the home. CHP (combined heat and power), also referred to as cogeneration, is a form of decentralised energy production. A CHP system burns fuel to produce electricity and uses the waste heat to provide space heating (or cooling) and hot water.
DPC Damp-proof course.
DPM Damp-proof membrane.
EPS Expanded polystyrene is a closed-cell insulation manufactured by expanding a polystyrene polymer into rigid boards or blown beads.
FGHR Flue gas heat recovery is an additional option for a gas boiler that further ...
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