The pitfalls of overheating your home
We all like to feel cosy and comfortable in our own homes, and heating can be a costly business. But did you know that indulging too much can impact on more than just your bills? Cost Clearly, paying for heating…
What’s the best type of internal wall insulation?
Internal wall insulation can be an option if you have solid walls, don’t feel cavity wall insulation is enough or you don’t have the budget for external wall insulation. As 35% of heat is lost through the walls of a…
How long does cavity wall insulation last and can it be topped up?
Cavity wall insulation is a relatively cheap way to increase the thermal efficiency and comfort of your home. If your home was built since the 1930s, it’s probably got cavity walls. If it has, it’s very likely they’ve already been…
Company News 25/08/16
Preparation for a ‘cooler’ Autumn You know when it spins at the Oval, and the opposition is on top, you’ve had a scorching summer! Despite the uncharacteristically warmer-than-usual August, we’ve been fairly busy responding to lots of emails and calls…
Can I get a free ground source heat pump?
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Should I get spray foam insulation?
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has been around for decades as a relatively cheap and quick to install type of insulation. Typically applied to the roof and walls of the attic, once sprayed, it expands and hardens. It has to be…
Heating a church with infrared
Churches are often big, draughty spaces with inadequate or inefficient heating. Their high ceilings and stone walls may be beautiful, but they are difficult to heat. The other thing about churches is that they have been constructed with traditional brick…
Are thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) worth it?
Thermostatic radiator valves are an easy way to increase your control over the temperature of your home and save yourself money on your energy bills. What do thermostatic radiator valves do? If your current heating system contains of just one centralised boiler…
Get rid of damp with infrared heating
Damp in your home can be really frustrating. It can also be really hard to get rid of once it has settled into walls. Sometimes it is caused by condensation arising from poor ventilation, but sometimes the problem comes from inside…
Is infrared the best way to heat your home office?
These days, more and more people are working from home. Whilst this brings some advantages, it can be difficult to build an environment which enables you to work the best you can. Getting the room to a comfortable temperature is…