Heating

Is Underfloor Heating a Good Idea?

Underfloor heating can have lots of benefits for homeowners and even for businesses. It helps to make a home more evenly heated, as there will be no cold spots in the places where radiators just don’t reach. You will also be able to install a thermostat in each room so that you have lots of control over the temperature of different zones of your home. Underfloor heating also tends to be more efficient than radiators, as the pipes use less water. This means you can save money on your energy bills when using this method to heat your property.

You do need to remember, however, that there will be significant costs to install underfloor heating in an existing building. You will probably have to take up lots of the flooring and have it all replaced. You may also need some structural amendments in order to support underfloor heating in your building.

Aug 26 2017
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Installing your Wood Burning Stove Correctly

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Wood burning stoves are an excellent way to help save energy whilst also making your home look beautiful. They need to be fitted correctly though, as there is a lot that could go wrong if the proper safety measures aren’t taken. This is essential for the safety of you and your family so make sure you read our guide and take everything into full consideration.

It is possible to install a wood burning stove yourself and the internet is full of guides to show you how it is done. We would recommend only doing this is you have plenty of experience. A little bit of DIY around the house isn’t really enough to make you able to fit a stove without the help of an expert. There are flue pipes to connect, fireplaces to line… it is really quite complicated.

If you do decide to fit your stove yourself, make sure you follow the instructions incredibly carefully. If you have any doubts at all, a professional installation will be safer, easier and will give you far more peace of mind.

Mar 04 2017
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How to Maintain your Wood Burning Fire

A wood burning fire is an excellent way to heat your home and it is also very environmentally friendly. It will look lovely and cosy on winter nights and will be something very pleasant to come home to.

If you do decide to install a wood burning stove, there are some things you can do to keep it working safely and efficiently:

  • Install a carbon monoxide detector. This will indicate whether your stove is working efficiently and will also make sure you are safe when using it.
  • Sweep out the ash on a regular basis. You don’t want to let this build up or it could end up causing damage. It will also get out into the room and cause an unpleasant smoky atmosphere.
  • Make sure your chimney is swept on a regular basis. This will make sure it isn’t coated with soot and creosote.
  • Get your fire serviced annually to check all is running well.
Feb 08 2017
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Biomass: Using Renewable Energy to Heat your Home

Biomass: Using Renewable Energy to Heat your Home

Biomass energy production involves the burning of wood pellets, logs and chips to heat a room or building. This type of energy is becoming increasingly popular in the UK as it is a clean, renewable way of producing heat. It also has the potential to save your household a great deal of money over time.

A biomass heating system could involve something as simple as installing a woodburning stove. This is a popular way of heating your home as well as helping the environment by using renewable fuels. Woodburning stoves can be used to burn seasoned logs as well as chips, pellets and briquettes. These will often be the more eco-friendly option as they will produce a long-lasting fire – they can contain almost twice as much energy as regular firewood.

It’s also possible to install more complex biomass systems to heat other parts of your home. If you want to do this, install a biomass boiler. This can then be used to heat water as well as simply heating a room.

One of the main reasons people install biomass heaters is to save money. The boiler/ stove will probably not be cheap to install, however it has the potential to save you a lot of money in the long run. The Energy Saving Trust think that households could save a considerable amount each year:

Of course, some people also want to use biomass heating because of the environmental impact. It’s much better for the environment than using up fossil fuels, prompting an increasing amount of households to do their bit for our planet. And there’s no denying that having a woodburner can add a lovely ambience to your home as well!

Nov 22 2016
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Wood Stoves logs for sale

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Logs are the most commonly used form of wood fuel in the world. When you’re looking for firewood logs for sale, it’s important to ensure that the products that you’re buying are of the highest quality possible. This means ensuring that your wood is dry enough to burn. Generally, firewood logs for sale that have a moisture level of more than 20% won’t be efficient and are damaging to the environment too. They can damage your chimney and cause excessive pollution when they are burned. Many people often choose the cheapest firewood for sale that they can get their hands on but can quickly come to regret their choice. used for both open fires and wood burning stoves. Most people source logs locally, for example through tree surgeons, farmers or coal merchants. However, some fuel suppliers offer nationwide delivery of logs either by the pallet or in large bags.

It can be difficult to work out whether you are getting a good deal when buying firewood. Unlike coal and smokeless fuel, which must be sold in defined weights under the Weights and Measures Act, wood is usually sold by the bag or by lorry-load. This makes it difficult to compare prices between suppliers. In addition, the performance of logs as a fuel varies a lot depending on moisture content and the type of wood.

Aug 15 2016
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