Government Reveals Green Deal Requirements
Last week, the UK government revealed some of the requirements for licensing and accreditation under the Green Deal scheme, including for providers of condensing boilers, ground and air source heat pumps, insulation and draught proofing, water saving measures, biomass boilers, solar panels and underfloor heating. A code is being developed in conjunction with the construction […]
Continue Reading...Hull Health Centre Built With Latest Underfloor Heating Technology
A new Hull health centre featuring state of the art underfloor heating is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the region, according to construction contractors Binks Building Services. The Wilberforce Health Centre cost £16.5 million and is due to open in December. Its modular system was fabricated off-site and features rainwater harvesting, constant hot […]
Continue Reading...Manufacturers Increase Underfloor Heating Efficiency
Underfloor heating manufacturers have begun to market a far greater choice of accessories and easy to use system and fitting options, as they seek to ride the wave of the ever-increasing popularity of underfloor heating. Installations are constantly on the rise, and the need to increase consumer choice and give more consideration to the necessary […]
Continue Reading...Return to the Source: Underfloor Heating’s Power Sources
Due to energy economy, ease of installation and unrivalled user control functions, underfloor heating systems are more popular among aspiring home improvers out there than ever before. With two separate systems available; wet underfloor heating and electric underfloor heating – the consumer has the option as to whether thay want their underfloor heating run from […]
Continue Reading...Eco-Friendly ‘Dwelle’-ings Offer Underfloor Heating as Standard
The Greenbuild Expo, the largest annual eco-construction event held in the north of England, is soon to play host to a brand new, award winning construction by architect Ric Frankland. Mr Frankland, based in Manchester, has created a dimunitive, fully functioning structure named ‘Dwelle’, combining Dutch eco-friendly and energy-saving features as timber framing, underfloor heating, double […]
Continue Reading...Underfloor Heating Improvements Could Qualify for Government Cash
The government has stated recently that households could receive up to ?10,000 per home to spend on improvements, in an effort to encourage eco-friendly renovations. Energy saving and cost effective additions, such as double glazing and roof insulation, will be touted alongside more modern additions to home improvements, such as underfloor heating, draught proofing and […]
Continue Reading...Underfloor Heating Maintenance Tips
A recent press release has been issued by an underfloor heating company in a bid to aid consumers in the maintenance and upkeep of their newly purchased systems. Underfloor Heating Systems Ltd issued a number of recommendations to buyers and owners alike, with the main point being that it is of the utmost importance that […]
Continue Reading...When it Comes to Fitting Underfloor Heating, Trust the Experts
Despite the current trend of DIY home improvements gaining increasing popularity due to the myriad of Home Improvement Reality TV shows, experts have warned that more complex procedures, such as the installation of underfloor heating, should be carried out by an expert. A recent survey by an unnamed insurance company showed that nearly half of […]
Continue Reading...Underfloor Heating? There’s an App for That!
With underfloor heating systems slowly gaining more and more popularity, flooring fitters, surveyors and sales people now have an extra helping hand in the form of a new, free of charge app available for use on all smartphones. The apps intended use is to aid engineers and technicians in assessing which underfloor heating system would […]
Continue Reading...From Romans to Reality TV
As the ever-changing waves of new technology continue to wash over us and Reality TV constantly bombards us with ideas about property renovation, DIY enthusiasts are always seeking the next big idea for upgrading their properties. For some time now, underfloor heating – first invented by the Romans – has become very popular in the […]
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