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035			_a(Sirsi) u3506
041			_aeng
100			_aMason, D.
245			_aHave the government wrapped up insulation ?
260			_c1987
350			_a0
490			_aSurveyor (PWW) _v(4927) 15 January 1987, 12-15 (4)
520			_aThe government recently announced that 90% of homes in England have insulated roofs. This article takes a critical look at the facts behind the figures. Begins by outlining the present Homes Insulation Scheme before looking at the government`s new proposals - to withdraw the general grant for improvement work, and give a 90% grant to householders on housing or supplementary benefit instead. Highlights the problems raised in determining standards of insulation , and reaction from the housing field to the new proposals. Reports on the results of studies undertaken into energy conservation both is this country and the United States .
650			_aASSOCIATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
650			_aBUILDING RESEARCH ENERGY CONSERVATION SUPPORT UNIT
650			_aENERGY EFFICIENCY YEAR
650			_aGRANTS
650			_aROOF INSULATION
650			_aTHERMAL INSULATION
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-ENERGY CONSERVATION
942			_n0
948			_c04/03/1997
999			_c2157 _d2157