The benefits of using renewable energy plans in your home The costs of utilities are ever increasing, and concerns about the environment are reaching a fever pitch. That’s why an increasing number of people are making the switch to renewable energy to power their homes and businesses. What is renewable energy? The term renewable energy…
What to consider when designing your dream bathroom
From underfloor heating kits to the best tiles, there are a hundred choices you can make when designing your dream bathroom. There are so many new bathroom ideas out there, so we need a comprehensive guide to understand how to design a bathroom. Here we offer some of the best hints and tips for fulfilling…
Is your boiler losing pressure? Boiler pressure explained
At Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies, we understand the importance of maintaining your boiler. If your boiler is working effectively, then your underfloor heating will offer all the comfort and warmth you need in the winter months. If for some reason the pressure from your boiler is too low or too high, then you might worry…
Property Viewing Checklist
How exciting! You are about to explore the housing market and maybe buy a new home. This is a significant investment, and you are committing to a long-term financial project. Therefore, starting your search will feel daunting, and you may not fully understand what you are looking for. You may know you want three bedrooms,…
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Meters
Updated 2021 Smart meters have become commonplace in UK homes. If you don’t have one already, you’ve probably at least been offered one. In the past few years, the number of advanced and smart meters installed in UK homes has skyrocketed from around 4 million in 2016 (including both domestic and commercial premises) to 23.6…
Common Bathroom Underfloor Heating FAQs Answered
Designing your dream bathroom is an exciting project and you want to make sure you get it right for your home by considering all your options, including underfloor heating. Which heating system you choose is important to help you create the look you want and with maximum comfort. To help you out with your bathroom…
Common Underfloor Heating Problems and Simple Ways to Fix Them
Underfloor heating kits are the easiest and most economical way to heat your home. By choosing underfloor heating, you are adding value to your house, helping the environment, and ensuring an even heat throughout the space. The most significant concern raised by potential customers is the inconvenience that could be caused should the underfloor heating…
Loft Insulation Dos and Don’ts
Did you know that a huge 25% of the heat in your home is lost through the roof[i]? But many people don’t know about loft insulation dos and don’ts, meaning that they have unfit, or incorrectly installed insulation that doesn’t effectively trap rising heat. In fact, only 66% of houses in the UK that have…
Common Plumbing Mistakes (and How To Avoid Them)
Introduction That dripping tap that keeps you up at night. The running toilet that echoes through the house. A leaky faucet that floods your kitchen counter. All of these common plumbing issues might have you reaching for the phone to call a professional, but hold up. Could you fix these problems on your own? Taking…
Home Heating Systems: How Far We’ve Come
While our ancestors were using fire as far back as 1,900,000 BC, the oldest evidence of using fire in a controlled manner for heating is only around 100,000 years ago. The remains of primitive, open-top buildings which would have once allowed smoke to escape, signal this era as the beginning of home heating systems as…