U-values explained
What are U-values, how are they calculated and why they…
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Why homes are overheating
Chances are if you’ve built new, your house can become…
BEAM: The Importance of MVHR Ducting and Commissioning
The BEAM guide to installing mechanical ventilation with heat recovery…
Are batteries worth it?
In this opinion piece, energy consultant Patrick Waterfield asks: are…
How much do solar PV panels cost?
In our guide to solar panels, we look at how…
How much will a heat pump cost you?
It’s become the must-have piece of kit when it comes…
Are heat pumps worth it?
Building a new house in the UK? You’re likely considering…
Is green building worth it?
Fancy heating and ventilation systems are all the rage, but…
The downsides to underfloor heating
There are many advantages to go with heating your home…
Are heat pumps overkill for retrofits?
Heat pumps, which create on average four units of heat…
Beam releases new product ideal for self-builds, extensions & renovations
Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan is an ultra quiet…
Heat pump downsides
Heat pumps are hailed as the next big thing to…
Ventilation system comparison
You need a ventilation system to get fresh air into…
Stovax & Gazco: installing a stove in your home
New builds rarely have chimneys nowadays so what are your…
Grant launches new wood pellet boiler
If you’re in the market for a highly sustainable heating…
Floors with underfloor heating: watchpoints
Things to bear in mind when building your floors if…
Heat recovery: an efficient solution for healthy living
BPC Ventilation explains the benefits of installing heat recovery ventilation…
Air to water heat pumps
If you’re thinking of installing an air to water heat…
House design: Make room for the tanks
You’ll need to find somewhere that’s accessible for your plant…
Solar Power Explained
We chat with Killian Murphy from Start Solar, a company…
