Conservation and Environmental Policy

Asprey Homes have and will continue to be forever mindful of the environment, the efficiency and sustainability of the high quality homes we build.

Environment
Asprey Homes have much experience in the acquisition of previously developed sites (Brownfield) and the safe remediation of contaminated land where required in conjunction with the Environment Agencies.

Asprey Homes have the following commitments:

• To research the effects of development on the environment.

• Stop pollution into the air, the ground and watercourses.

• Reduce wastage by protecting materials.

• Manage traffic movement and parking.

• Re-use material arising from demolition if possible.

• Construct energy efficient homes.

• The energy efficiency of each dwelling is measured by the standard assessment procedure (SAP).  Each house is considered individually in relation to its energy efficiency and a rating of between 0 – 120 applied to each unit with 120 being the most efficient.

• Use low energy external lighting where possible.

• Save energy and water during the construction process.

• Reduce the impact of our developments on neighbouring communities and keep local people informed.

• Investigate more energy efficient methods of construction and alternative forms of energy.

• Protect flora and fauna and trees.

• Utilise water efficient appliances in our new homes.

• Use local materials and labour wherever possible.

• Act in accordance with legislation, planning conditions and employ good practice.

• Design for security and safety.

• Reduce/minimise dirt, dust and noise.

• Inform our employees of what we are endeavouring to achieve.

• Help to avert flooding by on-site soakage/storage of surface water.

 

Renewal Energy Efficient Homes
The use of renewable resources is being incorporated into our homes in an effort to become less fossil fuel dependent and to reduce CO2 emissions. 

All builders in England and Wales work under the Building Regulations which is made up of various elements. Of particular interest, in relation to the environment, is Part L which deals with energy efficiency. Part L has recently been revised making all builders introduce measures to improve energy efficiency.

Along with higher energy efficiency comes lower bills for our customers and high levels of comfort within our homes. Our design teams are constantly looking for ways of reducing carbon dioxide emissions reducing fuel consumption, whilst maintaining high levels of comfort. Elements of the structure are dealt with in differing ways, for example our windows are double glazed with the glass being fitted into frames of low thermal conductivity and special attention is paid to areas of potential cold bridging. A high level of insulation is achieved within the walls by the use of lightweight blocks on the inner skin with the cavity insulated with fibre particles. 

Low energy lamps fitted to a number of rooms within the house in order to reduce energy consumption. These lamps provide as much light as a conventional bulb, but with less energy. As with lighting, the heating of the houses is carried out by efficient boilers. Comfort throughout the house is within the control of the occupants via, in many cases, thermostatic radiator valves.

Asprey Homes strive to ensure that their homes are in the upper section of this energy efficiency scale.