Underfloor Heating Has Several Benefits

OK. Let’s face it: installing underfloor heating in Oxford – or anywhere else for that matter – is not cheap. But then, neither is buying a Ferrari.

However, there is a big difference between installing underfloor heating and buying a Ferrari and that is that the Ferrari is going to be very expensive to run, whereas the underfloor heating isn’t. The Ferrari is going to need constant servicing by a Ferrari dealer, and it also probably only does about a maximum of 18 miles to the gallon. (Having said that, if you can afford a Ferrari you are probably not too worried about the fuel cost!).

However, the underfloor heating is going to SAVE you money for as long as the building lasts, because it costs a lot less to run than a radiator system. Here are the facts: a radiator system needs to be heated to around 65°C – 75°C in order to make the room comfortable. An underfloor heating system only needs to be heated to 29°C or a little less – depending on the type of flooring installed. Just how much money does that save? Furthermore, you are also helping the environment. Not only that, the savings on heating continue forever.

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Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Building and designing a low-to-zero energy home that is also affordable is many people’s dream. However, there’s no denying that getting it right involves a number of crucial steps. We’ve outlined some useful strategies to employ when embarking on a home build or renovation that is both energy efficient and feasible.

Invest in the design process

Smart design can help you to reduce the overall energy wastage in your home with a number of cost-effective methods. There are many designers and architects who specialise in this area, so it might be worth going to them with your project to make use of their experience with energy efficiency and sustainable materials.

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Tips for Building an Eco-House

Today, reducing energy consumption is more than just a way to save money. It’s a way to contribute to the world’s overall state of affairs, where it’s now imperative that we all find ways to reduce our carbon foot print and move towards being more environmentally friendly cities and nations.

Think about the long-term  

Don’t let the details get away from you. Creating a more environmentally friendly home is about looking at all the processes and materials involved in the construction of your new home and mapping out the impact it will have on your future footprint. Careful planning will allow you to make the necessary decisions to achieve the kind of project that you want.

It's not just about choosing recycled or sustainable materials, it’s also about off-setting your construction choices with the low energy wastage of the home in the future. For example, you can justify using non-sustainable materials such as metals in the short term if this contributes to insulation and reduces the overall energy requirements of the house in the long-run.

Don’t get distracted by the stylish eco route

People sometimes get carried away by the idea of having huge solar panel installations or other features that we have come to associate with eco-living. However, check whether these installations are a sustainable method of providing energy or heat to your home.

An alternative route would be to install underfloor heating, which can have a huge impact on reducing energy wastage by spreading heat more efficiently through a home. You can contact various contractors who handle heating systems and suitable floor levelling in Chichester or wherever you are based, to see how this could be used in your home.

Consider your interior as well

Not considering your interior in your new eco-home is an easy mistake to make, especially because we tend to change and upgrade the insides of our homes more frequently, which can have an impact on the home’s overall carbon footprint. It is much better to invest in more expensive and higher quality items that last a lifetime, than going to IKEA every year to give your home a makeover.  Again, opting for more sustainable floor choices that don’t need to be changed regularly is better than choosing initially more renewable materials that will need changing yearly. You can contact a supplier of liquid screed, underfloor heating systems and floor levelling in Chichester for more information about installing a flooring solution that will last for decades.