Saving Energy in an Old House
Energy efficiency and saving energy in old houses is a notoriously difficult thing to do, especially in the UK where the weather is changeable and old house can mean VERY old house. So where do we even start with the…
What is AeroBarrier and how can it help your home?
AeroBarrier is an innovative technology designed to enhance airtightness. It has been successfully implemented in the USA, Canada, and the UAE, and has now been introduced in the UK. AeroBarrier functions by sealing air leaks in buildings with a specific…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme extended
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government initiative for homeowners. It aims to help the homeowner afford the upfront cost of installing a heat pump. The policy can provide up to £5,000 for air-source heat pumps, and £6,000 for…
Heating commercial premises with infrared
Using infrared heating in the workplace Much of the heat from the sun arrives on our planet in the form of far infrared radiation. Not to be confused with harmful UV, infrared is the reason we feel heat from the…
Have you got a cold conservatory? Here’s how you can fix it!
A conservatory can be a great addition to your home, but it can also bring problems. It can be difficult to know how to heat it, and the fact it is built from glass means it doesn’t retain heat well. Aside…
Best ways to heat your home – Infrared panels?
Our view – infrared heating If you are off gas grid, infrared heating can be a really effective, stylish and efficient way to heat your home. Compared to the convection based heating systems it offers a really great alternative. Unfortunately,…
Infrared Heating Panels
Infrared heating panels radiate heat in a similar way to the sun, via infrared. This is a more effective form of heating than traditional convection heat.
Meeting your heating requirements with infrared panels
Meeting your heating requirements with infrared heating panels On the whole, an infrared heating panel will heat one square metre of space for every 50 Watts of power supplied to the unit. Take an 800-Watt panel for example this will…
Air Source Heat Pumps are definitely not the answer!
It is clear from Government policy, that they are intent on pushing electric heating in homes in the UK. This is despite 85% of us using gas central heating systems to provide the heating for our homes as well as…
Are Fire Pits Bad for the Environment?
As summer approaches, most people are enjoying spending more time outdoors. While many of us dream of an alfresco dinner, we are often let down by good old British weather. A run of warm weather can quickly be replaced by…