UK - Wales - Early 17th-century cottage, built of stone and clom

An example of an early 17th-century cottage, built of stone and clom (a mixture of clay, horse hair, and cow dung). Originally thatched, it is now fitted with a corrugated tin roof to save having to maintain straw thatching. Llanerchaeron House has several holiday cottages in the grounds, their energy saving changes include extra insulation and biomass boilers. Here is an early 17th-century Clom (mud constructed walls), stone and thatch cottage, nowadays with a corrugated tin roof. The National Trust has cut energy use in its Wales region by a massive 41% over just two years, demonstrating that even the most sensitive buildings can be made much more energy efficient. Secrets of success include a combination of efficiency measures, sustainable heating technologies and culture change. As well as cutting down on energy use it has also installed renewable sources of energy, including solar PV and hydro power.

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An example of an early 17th-century cottage, built of stone and clom (a mixture of clay, horse hair, and cow dung). Originally thatched, it is now fitted with a corrugated tin roof to save having to maintain straw thatching. Llanerchaeron House has several holiday cottages in the grounds, their energy saving changes include extra insulation and biomass boilers. Here is an early 17th-century Clom (mud constructed walls), stone and thatch cottage, nowadays with a corrugated tin roof. The National Trust has cut energy use in its Wales region by a massive 41% over just two years, demonstrating that even the most sensitive buildings can be made much more energy efficient. Secrets of success include a combination of efficiency measures, sustainable heating technologies and culture change. As well as cutting down on energy use it has also installed renewable sources of energy, including solar PV and hydro power.