Tag: damp
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Botched insulation scheme blamed on failings at every level, says official
Overview: A damning verdict on a flagship scheme A UK government official has described the failed approach to a major net zero insulation program as the result of “serious failings at every level.” The admissions come after a National Audit Office (NAO) report revealed widespread damp problems in thousands of homes, raising questions about the…
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Failings at every level: the botched UK insulation scheme and its damp toll
What happened to the UK insulation scheme? The UK’s ambitious net zero target has long included improving home energy efficiency through a nationwide insulation program. However, reports of a botched rollout have cast a shadow over the initiative. An audit and subsequent parliamentary scrutiny revealed widespread problems: materials that didn’t perform as promised, inconsistent project…