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While there are many advantages to owning a period home, their reputation for being cold and draughty is not one of them. Due to an inherent lack of insulation and small gaps in the structure, they don’t retain heat as well as modern airtight buildings. Achieving the perfect temperature in an old house is a carefully calculated equilibrium of an efficient heating source, effective insulation and draught reduction measures, all the while ensuring

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