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Building Regulations: Current U-values for Insulation in Homes

October 12, 2020 by Jon Davies 6 Comments

Building Regulations L1A Conservation of fuel and power v2

As there are a number of figures thrown around, relating to U-values in new homes or extensions it is worth a reminded of some of the figures used in current Building Regulations. Building Regulations Overview The Building Regulations cover all aspects of building a dwelling, including fabric heat loss and air permeability. They are periodically reviewed to upgrade … [Read more...]

Are solar panels worth it in 2019? How about solar with battery storage?

July 2, 2019 by roofman 3 Comments

typical solar electricity generation and domestic electricity usage

The idea of using solar panels to generate electricity to power your home is an appealing one for many of us. Helping to save the planet from climate change whilst also reducing sometimes eye-watering energy bills must be good, right? And whilst we’re about it, why not add some battery storage to avoid having to export electricity to the grid? Will I Get a Payback on an … [Read more...]

Flat Roof Construction – Part 4

January 6, 2016 by Jon Davies 2 Comments

Flat Roof Construction Diagram

This is Part 4 of our Guide To Roof Construction. It covers flat roof materials and flat roof construction of warm and cold roofs. Also See:Part 1 - A Guide To Roof Construction: covers an overview of flat and pitched roofs.Part 2 - Pitched Roof Construction: covers pitched roof materials, basic pitched roof designs, cold and warm pitched roofs and pitched roof … [Read more...]

Pitched Roof Detail – Part 3

July 11, 2014 by Jon Davies 10 Comments

Ridge Tile Diagram

Part 3 of the four part Guide To Roof Construction covers pitched roof detail: roof ridges and ridge tiles, roof hips and hip tiles, roof valleys, roof verges and lead flashings. To get the most out of it is helpful to also read Parts 1 and 2. Part 1 - A Guide To Roof Construction covers an overview of flat and pitched roofs.Part 2 - Pitched Roof Construction covers pitched … [Read more...]

Pitched Roof Construction – Part 2

July 11, 2014 by Jon Davies 5 Comments

Pitched Roof Construction

Part 2 of this four part Guide To Roof Construction covers pitched roof tiles, basic pitched roof designs, cold and warm pitched roofs and pitched roof construction. To get the most out of the information it my be worth reading Part 1 first to get an overview. Also See:Part 1 - A Guide To Roof Construction: covers an overview of flat and pitched roofs.Part 3 - … [Read more...]

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