Use of old fashioned cast iron radiators in houses has become very popular in recent years. Big old radiators that were originally located in hospitals, schools and other institutions have now found there way in to people’s homes. These radiators can give a period feel to a more modern home and provide plenty of heat [Continue]

If a radiators is positioned against an outside wall it can lose up to 25% of its heat to the wall behind it. This can be reduced by fitting a foil-faced expanded polystyrene lining behind the radiator which can reduce the loss by 50%. This is easiest to do when installing new radiators or if [Continue]

Choosing the Right Glass for Your Windows It is important that the homeowner choose the right type of windows for the home, the area of the home and even the functions of the windows. Windows like aluminum replacement windows can be an effective way to protect the home from storms through features like shutters that [Continue]

Avoiding burst pipes // The most common cause of burst pipes, is not having sufficient insulation around the pipes in freezing weather. It is recommended to have at least 25mm pipe insulation around pipes in lofts, basements, garages and other similar areas. You should attempt to avoid having any exposed areas where the insulation joins. [Continue]

Top of radiator is cold – Bleed it. There is air in your system and it has collected at the top of the radiator. Radiators don’t warm up – Could be a build up of sludge in your system or a faulty pump Single radiator not working – Is the valve open? No heating or [Continue]

Heat output of radiators is normally measured in BTU’s. The bigger your room, the more btu’s you need! Other factors will include – double glazing, number of outside walls, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation (especially for upstairs bedrooms) and wheter the room has a northerly aspect. This chart will give you a guide [Continue]

Cast iron radiators throw out loads of heat and stay warm for longer. The only problem is that they take longer to heat up in the first place. But when they do, they will retain some heat for several hours. Cast iron radiators come in an enormous range of shapes and sizes, from tiny radiators [Continue]