Finally got planning

kellxor.1337

Hi All!!!

After nearly 2 years of fighting and waiting, we’ve finally received planning permission for a 159 sq/m 2 storey house out in the “shticks”

Before we even worry about money, i’ve been told to do some proper research and i’m already looking to tear my hair out,

We have the 1st phase or architectural drawings and now i’ve been told that for phase 2, I need to decide if i’m going heat pump/solar pv/HRV/underfloor heating and also the wiring and plumbing of the house???

Pardon my ignorance, I knew this was gonna be tough but I assumed that would happen when the building started.

Was really hoping someone who recently built or is currently building could offer some advice on heating.

I keep being told that heating is the most important thing, and I thought with all the building regulations, I needed to have a heat pump and/or solar ( I want solar that can actually power the house instead of just heating water ) and/or MHRV, is there really a need for 2 out of 3? And is underfloor heating all its cracked up to be? I bumped into a guy a few weeks ago who swore blind that I needed to go with a geothermal heat pump and low temperature radiators,

To say i’m a bit lost is an understatement so any and all help and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance

K

Gumbo

You need to decide all of this well in advance of even appointing a contractor or getting to site.

You need to work out what air tightness strategy you can achieve with your budget and this has an effect on ventilation, heating and insulation.

sydthebeat

kellxor.1337 wrote: »

Hi All!!!

After nearly 2 years of fighting and waiting, we’ve finally received planning permission for a 159 sq/m 2 storey house out in the “shticks”

Before we even worry about money, i’ve been told to do some proper research and i’m already looking to tear my hair out,

We have the 1st phase or architectural drawings and now i’ve been told that for phase 2, I need to decide if i’m going heat pump/solar pv/HRV/underfloor heating and also the wiring and plumbing of the house???

Pardon my ignorance, I knew this was gonna be tough but I assumed that would happen when the building started.

Was really hoping someone who recently built or is currently building could offer some advice on heating.

I keep being told that heating is the most important thing, and I thought with all the building regulations, I needed to have a heat pump and/or solar ( I want solar that can actually power the house instead of just heating water ) and/or MHRV, is there really a need for 2 out of 3? And is underfloor heating all its cracked up to be? I bumped into a guy a few weeks ago who swore blind that I needed to go with a geothermal heat pump and low temperature radiators,

To say i’m a bit lost is an understatement so any and all help and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance

K

Sounds like you need to talk to an independent professional who can walk you through all the options.

Vote4Napoleon

I can only talk of my own experiences, we went with UFH fed with an A2W heat pump. Heat recovery system aswell, the heating is smashing and far as I'm concerned when it keeps my better warm then I believe the arguement is over, there's a certain company that organise events to inform you of their products. PM me and I can send u their name, found them very good

kellxor.1337

Vote4Napoleon wrote: »

I can only talk of my own experiences, we went with UFH fed with an A2W heat pump. Heat recovery system aswell, the heating is smashing and far as I'm concerned when it keeps my better warm then I believe the arguement is over, there's a certain company that organise events to inform you of their products. PM me and I can send u their name, found them very good

Thanks !!!!

We're not going for a " passive " house as we are not flush with the budget for this at the moment so any bit of advice is appreciated,
Will PM you now

Our architect has asked that we decide the heating side of things prior to sending stuff out to tender.

I'm assuming we'll be going with Masonry Cavity Wall but i am intrigued on the SIPS/ICF route also

Thanks again
K