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March 26th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda - Those who agree to insulate their homes could be offered a reduction in stamp duty or council tax
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Nick Mcdermott
16:33 EST, 25 March 2012
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16:33 EST, 25 March 2012
The face of Britain’s suburbs could be in for a permanent makeover under plans to make our homes more environmentally friendly.
Millions of homeowners will be encouraged to clad the exterior walls of their properties with up to eight inches of insulation in a bid to keep them warmer and cut energy costs.
But heritage campaigners fear the controversial proposals threaten the historic character of many neighbourhoods, if the traditional brick facade and period features of millions of Victorian and Edwardian-era homes are lost.
Energy saving: The suburbs could be in for a permanent makeover under the plans to insulate all houses’ exterior walls
Under the scheme, an extra layer of insulation would be added to walls, which could then be rendered and painted to resemble the original brickwork or in a colour of the homeowner’s choosing.
As an incentive, those who agree to clad their homes could be offered a reduction in stamp duty or council tax.
New look: An extra layer of insulation will be added to walls, which could then be rendered and painted to resemble the original brickwork (file picture)
Climate change minister Greg Barker is backing the plans as part of the coalition’s Green Deal, which will launch in October.
The £2.5billion fund aims to provide low-interest loans to 14million homeowners so they can undertake home improvements such as double glazing.
To qualify, they will have to show the work will make their property more energy efficient and cut fuel costs.
Mr Barker said cladding Britain’s seven million solid wall properties would create jobs and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He added: ‘We have some of the worst performing buildings in Europe.
‘More than half of our homes don’t have sufficient insulation. They leak heat like a sieve.’
But Chris Wood, of English Heritage, warned that adding external insulation to older homes could destroy their traditional facades. He said: ‘The aim is good but this risks threatening our visual heritage.’
Ian Dungavell, of the Victorian Society, said: ‘Insulation covers up details like window lintels, leaves eaves without overhangs and creates an odd appearance around cornices. It changes all the proportions of the building.’
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having a single exterior wall I had to insulate inwards, I lost 5 inches off all the inside walls, it has made a considerable difference, if there is a grant available I would happily insulate the outside walls as well. I can barely pay the cost of the gas, (in a tank as no gas pipes) and electricity any help would be wonderful and much appreciated. when is this going to happen and who cares what things look like,
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