Problems of energy efficiency in old apartment buildings
In apartment buildings constructed during the Soviet era, the thickness of the walls does not meet modern energy-saving requirements, leading to high heating bills. Expert Serhiy Yunakov notes that reducing the standard wall thickness from 51 cm to 38 cm has significantly worsened the building's ability to retain heat. This reduction of 13 cm has become a critical factor affecting the energy efficiency of such residential structures.
It is also worth noting that in some places, the walls are only 25 cm thick. As a result, residents of these buildings are forced to invest in external insulation of facades to improve living conditions and reduce heating costs. Serhiy Yunakov emphasizes that in most apartments, there are areas where the walls are already as narrow as possible, complicating the solution to the heat retention problem.
Need for urgent resolution of the issue
The expert also points out that such decisions were formally included in the then-existing state standards. However, given modern energy efficiency requirements, it has become clear that these standards do not comply with contemporary standards of comfort and energy saving. This issue requires urgent resolution, as it affects not only the comfort of residents but also their financial expenses.
Problems associated with the energy efficiency of old apartment buildings are becoming increasingly relevant in the context of rising energy resource prices. Homeowners in such buildings face the need for modernization, which may require significant financial investments.
Addressing this problem may require a comprehensive approach, including:
- state support programs for home insulation
- modernization of infrastructure
This is necessary to ensure comfortable living conditions and reduce energy costs.