Underfloor and slab heating
Underfloor heating is a popular heating option for dwellings that experience colder climates. Learn about the different types of underfloor heating available.
Having underfloor heating...
Trombe walls
A wall surface, using some clever design principles, can be used to passively heat air and allow it to naturally flow into your home....
Electric underfloor heating
Electric underfloor heating can keep your toes warm on cold mornings and keep the temperature in your house at a constant, comfortable level.
Carpet heating...
Heat lamps
Heat lamps can be a good source of warmth for your bathroom, particularly in colder weather.
Heat lamps are incandescent light fixtures whose main purpose...
Types of bathroom heaters
In cooler climates, you may need a heater that heats quickly and which isn't affected by the room's humidity.
Not all heaters are appropriate for...
Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs)
Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), while they do use energy, are an efficient and effective way to ventilate a tightly...
Heater maintenance
It's one of those things that people neglect, but really shouldn't. Find out how (and why) you should maintain your heater to keep it...
Heat loss through windows
Tremendous amounts of heat are lost through windows. Find out how the right windows, thermal curtains and pelmets can make your heating more efficient.
Fundamentally,...
Heating regulations
Heating and its associated industries are heavily regulated, mostly because of the obvious fire hazards they pose - but also to control air pollution,...
Ducts and ventilation
Poor ventilation and ducting not only cause heaters to be inefficient, but are also hazardous. Find out what regulations apply to ducting and ventilation...