A few hot tips for a cool winter

A fireplace is not only functional, it often becomes the focal point of a room. So choose one that will suit the decorative atmosphere of your period or modern interior.

Underfloor heating is now catching on in the SA. It provides a uniform radiant heat and takes up none of the room's space. There are no hot surfaces to burn young or old. It is particularly useful under tiled or stone floors which can be cold to the touch of bare feet.

Under floor heating provides an ideal air temperature profile in your room through the correct balance of radiant and convected heat.

With traditional heating most of the heat is convected air, which rises making the ceiling a very warm and wasteful place. However 50% of warmth from electric under floor heating is radiant heat allowing the floor to evenly distribute heat, which is absorbed by the people and objects in the room.

Also the radiant heat from under floor heating dramatically reduces the constant air circulation which causes cold drafts and dust.

Another way to save on room space is architectural heating where radiators are not necessary as the aluminium skirting boards are the heat emitters.

Solar heating can be used to supplement the hot water supply and the latest systems can provide 50% or more of hot water needs, reducing heating bills.

Since the oil crisis of the 1970's there has been a steady increase in the number of people using solar energy to heat water for both domestic and industrial use. The development of highly efficient panels means that substantial energy savings can be made having a solar collector on your property. Panels do not need hot summer sun to heat water, clear days in winter can also produce useful heat and help save the environment.

Businesses have a need to reduce costs at every opportunity, investing in Solar Energy is environmentally sound, and with the latest technology, improved tax allowances and with the expectation of much higher fuel charges, this investment makes very sound financial sense.

Not only can you reduce your costs but you can also make an environmental statement to your customers, suppliers, employees and the local community in which you operate.

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