A quick tip off. We spotted this site called Floorell.co.uk which specialises in selling porcelain floor tiles, laminate, timber and stone flooring at wholesale prices.
Bargain if you’re DIYing your kitchen floor or such like....
As an added bonus, Florell offers a 30 year guarantee on all floors, some special offers and a next day delivery.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 4th August 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in DIY News
According to EcoHip, from October all homes for sale and rent in England and Wales will require an energy report.
Landlords will have to provide tenants with an energy certificate and everyone selling a home will need one as part of their HIP (Home Information Pack).
West Midlands based EcoHIP, which produces hundreds of HIPs every month for customers across England and Wales, says it will mean extra cost but the benefits could be significant.
“The certificate will show an A-G rating similar to that seen on white goods, like fridges and washing machines, but importantly it will also provide an estimate for what the tenant or buyer will be paying in energy bills, it will also offer information on reducing bills, such as insulation or through a more efficient heating boiler.”
Said EcoHIP managing director, Patrick Headley.
Via EcoHip.
Multifoil insulation is sparking some debate as to it’s effectiveness.
So here are the key points to consider:
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 23rd July 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in DIY News, Green DIY
If you’re considering going down the eco friendly route next time you replace the roof, consider cedar shingles. They offer a sustainable and long lasting roof covering - plus their very attractive to boot.
Shingles are also lightweight and create improved ventilation within the roof void. The lightweight nature of shingles means that they require a less strong supporting structure.
They also have an impressive durability of 30 years and thermal insulation value is 0.1067. That means a reduced heating bill.....
If you’re a DIY enthusiast with concerns over the environment, you maybe pleased to hear that Dulux released Ecosure a couple of months ago.
Developed in conjunction with Forum for the Future (Sustainability Experts) the new paint has been designed to minimise environmental impact. About time to, some might say.
Apparently, Forum for the Future took a look at the impact of water based matt, gloss and undercoat products right through the production process. There results identified a reduction in embodied carbon and VOCs.
