Forth View
Kirkaldy
- Solution type: Social Housing
- Building type: High Rise Flats
Key Facts
Three blocks of 47 flats (1 and 2-bed), over 8 storeys, built in 1956. Upgrade including EWI in 2019.
Energy performance features:
- Walls: system built, with external insulation.
- Windows: fully double glazed.
- Roof: another dwelling above/below.
- Floor: another dwelling above/below.
- Previous system: electric storage heaters.
Project Description
Fife Council was keen to upgrade the heating in its three Forth View tower blocks and selected the Ambion low-carbon system to replace storage heaters. The fabric of the blocks was also upgraded with EWI.
Ambion Specfication
- Total area: 58.7m2
- 5 x large heat panels (820 W):
- 3 x small heat panels (430 W):
- 1 x control panel
- Total system power: 5.39 Kw (91.8 W/m2)
Benefits
Residents enjoy 24-hour thermal comfort at a typical running cost of £47.36 per month for a 2-bed flat (2,105 kWh per annum at 27 p/kWh). Residents enjoy good air quality with minimum condensation and reduced dust.
For Fife Council, the Ambion system is a key component within the successful upgrade of tower blocks.
To learn more about Ambion low-carbon heat panels and whether they would be a good choice for your property, get in touch with our team.