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Home (Wales) > Publications > Housing professionals > Refurbishment > Refurbishing living spaces - homeowner

Refurbishing living spaces - homeowner

Category Practical guidance

Published 01/07/2011

Reference CE347

File type .pdf

File size 5.26 MB

Cut your energy costs! A homeowner's guide to energy performance improvements when refurbishing living spaces such as bedrooms, front rooms, sitting rooms and dining rooms.