You’ve probably seen bifold doors discussed during home improvement and gardening programmes on television. They are a great way to open up your home or conservatory to allow “the garden into your living room”. The doors slide on tracks and fold away neatly at the side of the frame giving more useful space. External bifold … Read more
A ground source heat pump (GSHP) also known as a geothermal pump, harvests solar heat absorbed by the ground. At present, there are two types of collector pipe loop, horizontal or vertical. Usually, vertical collectors go down to as much as 100m or more, depending on the geology of the area and how much heat … Read more
Having a concrete drive in front of your home is a great way to keep your car off the road and away from potential damage. You see, car insurance companies always charge higher premiums when you don’t have a driveway and have to park on the road. This is because there’s more chance of vandalism … Read more
Usually, a front door opens directly onto a publicly accessible area. So, that’s why it needs to be strong and able to withstand vandalism. If yours is damaged or falling apart, you could have a new front door replacement costing between £250 and £400 if its uPVC or about £800 if its a composite. Good … Read more
An RSJ, also known as a Rolled Steel Joist, is a length of steel used in the building industry to replace a load–bearing wall with a steel beam. The RSJs have a specific profile or shape to produce the greatest load–bearing capacity using the minimum amount of steel. They are mass–produced in various lengths and … Read more
Garages are useful places to store many things, including kids’ bikes or your vehicle. You can even use it as a hobby room. Usually, they’re sturdily built, but they aren’t habitable. So, many builders use flat roofs that only last 10 or 15 years and cost far less than a pitched roof with tile or … Read more
Wooden flooring looks good! You can’t deny that a professionally installed hardwood flooring looks sophisticated and elegant in both modern and traditional homes. But that’s not all. They’re also hard–wearing, easy to clean and maintain, and will last for much longer than a typical carpet. On average, the cost of wooden flooring in the UK … Read more
The name ‘Combi’ comes from the boiler’s ability to efficiently ‘combine’ producing heat for hot water and central heating at the same time. A ‘combi’ differs from other types of boiler by delivering instant hot water. It uses the domestic water supply rather than feeding the hot tap from a storage tank. In contrast, an … Read more
Biomass boilers are similar to traditional gas and oil–fuelled boilers, except they burn sustainably sourced wood and plant–based pellets. Another difference is the cost to buy one. Domestic biomass boiler prices are considerably more expensive than conventional boilers. The average cost to install a biomass heating system in a standard four–bedroom home costs between £10,000 … Read more
If someone mentions electric gates, most people automatically think of security gates used by the rich and famous. However, not any more. In the last five years or so, more and more ‘ordinary’ people started installing these as they have become more affordable. Furthermore, you can fit an electric gate to just about any private … Read more
