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Air Source Heat Pump Secrets.. Roger Joins Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2. Heat pumps work best when there’s less of a difference between the inside and outside temperatures. In much the same way that your fridge has to work harder in hot weather. This makes them a good match for underfloor heating systems. Floors cover a much bigger area than radiators so they don’t need to get as hot to provide the same amount of heat. Air source heat pumps also have a lower output than a gas or oil-fired boiler. This means they can’t deliver heat as quickly. Instead, they’re best used to heat your home up slowly over a longer period.
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The Kentish Oast House Project - Dan Cox completes work on this beauty.
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Snickers Workwear and EMMA Safety Footwear lead sustainable business practices in their industries.
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Real Builders On Battery Powered Nailers The Milwaukee M18 FFN, DeWalt DCN692N and HiKOKI NR1890DC framing nailers are out for review on-site for feedback from real builders who use nailers every day. Will they be willing to swap their Paslode gas nailers for the latest battery-powered machines?
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These forward-thinking brands are pioneering sustainable business practices in their industries.
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Roger is back into heat pumps and looks at the £5000 grants being offered to UK homeowners. Are £5k Grants For Heat Pumps Money Well Spent?
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From mould growth to boiler breakdowns, this time of year is, unfortunately, one where homes are prone to problems.
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With the construction sector set to play a big role in reaching the Government’s net-zero targets, changes are coming in the way we approach housebuilding in the UK.
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Roger has a go at pitching a double hipped roof with the help of Dan Cox in this job swapping episode.
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Bathroom underfloor heating systems offer an efficient, evenly distributed warmth, turning what was once a chilly tile ordeal into a cosy, welcoming experience.
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James is fitting staircase spindles on the loft staircase and chatting with Roger about the best approach to building a staircase.
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Where have we moved home the most? - Britain’s home moving hotspots revealed. Nearly 800,000 home moves have taken place in the last year.
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It’s easy to see that going solar presents many benefits. With all of that said, how is the solar market doing in 2021? Here’s a closer look.
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Changing from gas to heat pumps as the preferred home heating for new builds is premature and prohibitively expensive says gas users organisation.
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We're joined by Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch to discuss hydrogen boilers and the future of heating our homes with reduced emissions.
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The World Green Building Council joins 9 organisations to sign a letter to COP26 President, Alok Sharma, requesting a Built Environment Day.
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Roger rants about climate change and looks at what needs to be done moving forward.
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ENGIE Fabricom has secured an additional contract as part of a major framework agreement with owners and operators of strategic gas assets across Europe.
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James and Ian are building some bespoke high quality wardrobes on-site using the Festool Domino.
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