This Earth Day we wanted to share a recent successful retrofit on some of our properties in Lichfield.
15% of the UK’s total energy consumption comes from heating traditional properties, so improving energy efficiency in homes is crucial and Trident has been proud to be part of this forward-thinking project.
Beyond environmental improvements, the project was built on a foundation of resident engagement and care. Recognising the potential disruption residents can face from such works, plans were established and put in place to minimise this and keep life as normal as possible throughout the whole process. The project shows that making improvements for the environment can also benefit our residents too.
Resident, Mrs Gallagher, said that:
“I’m really pleased with how beautiful my home looks. We were even given a choice of door and I’m so pleased how it breaks up the home and looks so fresh. The site manager was so kind and top notch. It’s so much more peaceful too – can’t hear anything through the windows anymore.”
The project was part of a larger project for the Matrix Housing Partnership (a group of Midlands based housing associations that Trident is part of) to improve the energy efficiency of our homes.
The work started on this project in August 2024 and completed in November 2024 and was designed to create better living conditions for residents. With a target of EPC rating C, residents of the homes now have reduced energy consumption and better performing efficiencies all round, in a more comfortable living environment.
Key improvements include stripping and insulating the front porches of the homes, installing new energy efficient windows and doors, external wall installation and upgrading ventilation to encourage better airflow to tackle issues such as damp and mould.