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Tag: heat loss

Acrylic Render

Re-rendering? – Read More

Posted on 14/03/202613/03/2026 by gervas

If you happen to need to re-render the external wall of your property then it is cost-effective and practically useful… Read more Re-rendering? – Read More

Acrylic Render

Re-rendering?

Posted on 14/03/202613/03/2026 by gervas

Re-rendering the outside? Why not add a layer of external insulation at the same time? Check with your builder. Read… Read more Re-rendering?

Field with light wind

Air Currents – Read More

Posted on 28/02/202628/02/2026 by gervas

Do you have the wind whistling through your room and find it hard to keep warm? When you can feel… Read more Air Currents – Read More

Field with light wind

Air Currents

Posted on 28/02/202628/02/2026 by gervas

Draughts.A good old piece of fabric can be used to block the draught in winter. Read more

Thermostatic Radiator Valve

Room Thermostats – Read More

Posted on 19/07/202519/07/2025 by gervas

Previously we’ve written about keeping doors closed if you have central heating with heat emitters or radiators in every room… Read more Room Thermostats – Read More

Thermostatic Radiator Valve

Room Thermostats

Posted on 19/07/202519/07/2025 by gervas

If you don’t have room thermostats or TRVs on your radiators then consider adding them and using them. Read more

flames up side of pan

Stovetop Tip – Read More

Posted on 14/12/202414/12/2024 by gervas

It’s tempting to cook on a high heat or on a bigger hotplate or flame than the size of the… Read more Stovetop Tip – Read More

flames up side of pan

Stovetop Tip

Posted on 14/12/202414/12/2024 by gervas

Cook on the right size hob or burner to reduce heat wastage. Read more

Hot Water Cylinder

Hot Water Tank – Read More

Posted on 14/09/202414/09/2024 by gervas

Insulating your hot water tank is a tip which is often found in advice for lowering energy bills. Most hot… Read more Hot Water Tank – Read More

Hot Water Cylinder

Hot Water Tank

Posted on 14/09/202425/09/2024 by gervas

If you have a hot water tank, make sure it is well insulated to limit the heat loss. Read more

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