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Question re heating options

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  • 07-08-2007 10:12am
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    Don Pedro
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    Renovating an old red brick house (2 up, 2 down) and wondering what type of heating to install. I have 3 options as I see it - electric, gas fired, and UFH.

    1. Which option is best considering costs to install?
    2. Which option is best considering running costs? For example, perhaps have just electric heating and therefore no need for a gas bill at all...

    Also, I was told I can't combine floorboards and UFH. Is this correct? Any advice would be much appreciated...

    Thanks in advance to all


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    311
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    If I was looking at a decent install now ,I'd go for solar heating for the water.
    Gas heating around the house by a Condensing boiler.

    Go for a dual coil cylinder so your gas will heat the cylinder aswell.

    Also look into ,an intellighent external thermostat ,that kicks the heating on when the temperature starts to drop.


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    Don Pedro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭Don Pedro


    Thanks for your advice, much appreciated...


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    yop
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    U can combine wooden floors and UFH, talk to your UFH installer for advice as some woods are more suitable than others


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    eoghan.geraghty
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    I echo brians advice, plus insulate the outer walls and attic.
    I'm doing the same job with my mid terrace house, plus moving the bathroom upstairs.
    Looking forward to a winter in a well insulated house with central heating and double glazing. Not a repeat of last year.
    A good idea is to split your heating into 2 zones, upstairs and downstairs, and have them timed seperately.
    Stay away from electric heating, at all costs.


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