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Saving on Energy Bills

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Thermal EfficiencyIt’s generally accepted that the energy crisis will prompt people to try to save on energy bills. As most people know, the home’s windows and doors are a major source of draughts and warm air escaping. Windows and doors are becoming a priority to designers, affecting sectors like new builds and commercial constructions. There is a requirement for more insulation and sealing with wider use of things like foam sealant tapes.

Refurbishments of existing housing are increasingly being fitted with modern sealing solutions achieving greater energy efficiency. Retrofits are favoured where possible, as they are more sustainable than demolishing and rebuilding. Applying insulation here is important as around 25% of heat loss occurs through windows and doors. There is a definite need for new houses to be built to higher thermal standards. Architects and property specifiers are being urged to consider the airtightness and thermal efficiency within buildings.

Ventilation is also crucial, and trickle vents are an extremely cost effective way to meet Part F requirements. This is mandatory with for example home extensions, replacement windows or new builds. Even where people benefit from low energy home improvement schemes, they frequently have to agree to trickle vents.

Some apply simple measures with cheap products like window film, which is a plastic coating that is placed on the glazing, and shrunk using a hairdryer for a tight fit. If windows are single glazed, it’s worth considering getting double glazing. Aluminium double glazing is fast becoming popular for homes as it’s energy efficient, bespoke and long lasting.

A fairly easy way to improve the thermal efficiency of your windows is to hang thermal curtains and blinds. These are great as they stop warm air from leaking out and cold air from entering the home. They also protect the indoors from strong heat and sunlight in the summer. No doubt many people will come up with their own unique ideas and ways to keep warm while keeping bills manageable.

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What are the Advantages of Modular Wiring Systems?

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Modular WiringWe hear the word ‘modular’ used a lot these days, especially within the construction industry. Components of systems such as air conditioning are manufactured off-site and assembled in situ for instance. This practice has grown in popularity and is a convenient, time saving and less costly way of doing things. Modular wiring systems have also become the ‘go to’ process for many sectors within the electrical industry. Those working in the industry have come to realise that hard wiring is pretty time consuming, which of course means more expensive.

Modular wiring represents state of the art wiring systems supported by forward thinking technologies. Renewable energy projects and prefab buildings are perfectly complimented by these systems. Green energy within electrics has experienced incredible growth, and shows no sign of slowing down. However, in areas where traditional wiring is the dominant feature, growth has been somewhat stagnant.

One aim of innovations like modular wiring systems has been to reduce carbon emissions and consumption of energy. Minimal installation time is a big advantage, being reduced by around 70%. Production of completely pluggable systems has been a game changer, simply plug in, connect and ‘hey presto’. Modular wiring systems have already featured in some of the highest profile settings, such as St Bart’s Hospital and the Olympic Stadium. They are now accepted by specifiers as an exceptionally viable solution.

These systems are so reliable, and there are far fewer things that can go wrong, unlike traditional systems. They can now be found in hospitals, schools, residential spaces and retail units. Major companies such as Telesys Lighting Services Ltd incorporate modular wiring systems into what they offer. The main advantages of modular wiring systems are:

  • Fast, simple installation
  • Money saving
  • Convenience
  • Reliability
  • Eco-Friendly
  • No wasted materials
  • Less problems on-site

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