In 1982, when David and Margery bought their little house in an ex-public housing estate, they could look out of their bedroom windows and see what everyone had worn for the week, because you could
see everyone’s washing on the lines in their backyards. His love of nature was developed in early years living close to nature in Malta and the English Midlands.You can’t do that now because David has transformed his yard into a native plant paradise. The added benefits include a multitude of wildlife and a more comfortable microclimate. Today, the house is nestled in a verdant glen which attracts local birds and small reptiles. Yes, he has some snakes, but none that pose a danger.
As well as transforming the yard, David has made the house more climate resilient. He has insulated the ceilings and clad the external walls. When he recently added an extra room, he insulated the western walls. The carport is roofed with “SunTuf polycarbonate roofing,” which lets in the light but keeps out the heat. He has 9 solar panels on the roof and two batteries. The batteries are an AC coupled all-in-one battery energy storage system .
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