Are oil boilers expensive?
Heating oil and LPG are really common ways to heat a home if you live off the gas grid. The question is, how does it stack up in price terms? It can be a little tricky to know what you are spending, as...
View ArticleHow Much Does External Wall Insulation Cost?
We have discussed external insulation a few times on this site, but we often get callers interested in EWI who then baulk when they hear the cost of the work. We want to make sure you are fully aware...
View ArticleHow warm should your rooms be?
With the advent of zonal heating, it is becoming possible for homeowners to heat various parts of their homes to different temperatures. It means a better level of control and savings compared to...
View ArticleHow much does it cost to insulate an attic?
So you want to insulate you loft space or attic? It is a wise move – around 30% of the heat in your home is lost through the roof, so insulating that space in between is going to really save you some...
View ArticleCertification and Double Glazing
Double glazing has been around since at least the 1970s, and most homes, barring perhaps period properties, now have it. As a homeowner, you might not know exactly when the windows were installed, or...
View ArticleWhy do I need to move my boiler flue?
As I am sure you are aware, building regulations have gotten a lot tighter over the years. At one time you could put your boiler almost anywhere in the home, no problem. These days, there are some very...
View ArticleWhat is the best external wall insulation?
When you are getting quoted for external insulation, it is a little tricky to know what to look for. There are so many different names and systems out there that it is easy to get confused. One thing...
View ArticleWhat should I do with asbestos in my home?
We often get calls at the GreenAge regarding a home with asbestos and what should be done with it. Whilst we are not asbestos experts, we do work with a qualified asbestos surveying company, and so we...
View ArticleWhat should I do with Pebbledash
Pebbledash is one of those relics from the 60s and 70s that has stuck around, unlike the dress sense. You can walk down almost any street in the country with older properties and you will see it. It...
View ArticleWhat are the Benefits of Rooflights?
What are rooflights? Rooflights are effectively windows in the roof of your property, which allow natural light into the building. In this blog we are going to look at some of the benefits of...
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