block, but to take advantage of the overnment incentive scheme available at that time, the couple needed to find an accredited installer. ith huge waiting lists meaning etensive delays to their project, Lucy and arc investigated the possibility of paying for their builders to become accredited, but found the process would be too complicated and epensive. inally, they had to admit defeat and install a new gas boiler. n the end, Lucy concluded that for them installing the heat pump in their period building was too difficult, theres too much legislation and no space. urthermore, adds Lucy, there was no guarantee it would produce enough energy to heat the house, despite the etra insulation.  standout feature of the udsons renovation


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is their innovative use of materials, both inside and out. Lucy found inspiration for the interiors on a trip to icily in . e absolutely fell in love with the very old, glamorous architecture and their use of stark, modern tetures and materials, she recalls. pplying this jutaposition of old and new to the udsons own period home, Ester and ndrew suggested cladding the eterior of the kitchen etension and loft in reen oat l. his sustainable steel cladding is finished in wedish rapeseed oil and is highly durable. ot only does the geometric design of the standing seams echo the tileinspired theme, but this most modern of finishes delineates the new from the old in a sympathetic manner. nternally, Lucy and arc chose to simply seal


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