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Hi, Does anyone have any experience of True Glide based in Sheffield. I've been impressed with the quote and service so far - but would like to know if anyone has used them and would recommend them please? Thanks W

Thx - I'll look them up!

Hi all, Does anyone have any experience of QTD timber in Reading? I've got some sample of their heat treated cladding which I like, but I'd like to know if anyone has any experience / knowledge of the company and theirproducts please? Thanks for your help, W

Hi, Does anyone have any direct experience of Cortizo windows and doors? I have a good quote for supply but would be more comfortable if I had some feedback from you wise people? Thanks, W

Hi, I'm planning and refurb and was thinking about building an external 'services' cupboard to house electricity meter, solar controls and battery. The plan is to build a timber double skinned fully insulated (50mm PIR board) cupboard which will then be clad in timber. If I have the battery sitting in there - am I likely to run into any little nasties that will come to bite me? Thanks for your help, W

Hi, I'd like to get some recommendations for a good supplier installer in the South West (I'm in West Somerset). Ideally a supplier that can design, supply and install solar and and ASHP. I'd be grateful for any recommendation please? Thanks W

Hi, Quite a few places advertise it but when you get as far as placing an order they can't fulfill. I have got a couple of places that do seem to be able to supply - but I suppose I won't really know until order is placed. I'm looking at the beads option too.

Hi, I have 120mm Kingspan K108 specified as the cavity insulation for a new extension as part of a renovation. I'm keen to insulate really well but understand that the 120mm Kingspan is now subject to a minimum order of 1000m2 - which is bonkers! I'd like to maintain the designed thermal properties - so my question is: Can I double up and use Kingspan 60mm boards? I'm guessing that this will give a very similar level of insulation but wonder if having two boards will create other issues such as creating a draft chimney within the void or similar? Would it be any more of a pain to install than single board etc? Are there alternatives that will have the same thermal properties of the Kingspan? Would really appreciate some help with this! Thanks in advance! W

Hi, Does anyone have any experience of Ideal brand heat pumps? A supplier has proposed this brand but it's not one that I have come across (but then I'm new to this!). Really grateful to learn if this is a reputable, reliable brand that is efficient etc? Any input very gratefully received. Thanks, W

Hi, Would appreciate any thoughts on ASHP's and noise? The ideal location would be at the side of the house but this borders our neighbours. Do I need to be concerned about noise potentially being an issue for us and our neighbours. Luckily, the neighbours are great and so keen not to hack them off more than we have to. Any advice gratefully received! Thx

Hi all, I'd appreciate some advice on whether there is any value in having a battery as a part of my solar set-up? We have a relatively small roof footprint and so we can only generate approx 3.6KW from solar. I had originally intended to have a battery but have been advised that it is unlikely to be very effective given the 3.6KW constraint. I don't want to go to the expense and hassle of installing a battery if I could use that investment better elsewhere. Can anyone help me with this please? Thanks in advance, W

OK - that's helpful. Thx - I appreciate it

Marshian - Thanks for the comment. When you say 'in conflict' - is this likely to be a real problem or more that it isn't optimal? This side of things in not my strength!

Thanks for all the helpful comments. The current boiler is a Worcester GR8701iW - 34KW Class A As we'll be taking the roof off, I plan to fully insulate the roof space and then add Knauf external wall insulation and then clad in timber. We'll also replace all windows and doors with Alu 1.1 system. The extension floor and walls will be insulated as will be new build. So, I think that we'll have insulation covered and be pretty thermally efficient. I like the idea of keeping the boiler but adding pipework and cabling to accommodate a heat pump in the future. Does this seem like a sensible option? Thx W

Hi, I could use some input on the following please? We are about to start a fairly major renovation. We have inherited a new gas boiler - which is a year old, is A rated, has an efficiency rating of 94% and has the capacity we need to support the future plans. The big question is whether to retain the gas boiler or to take the leap and install a heat pump? If we go the heat pump route - it'd have to be an air source as we have limited space. We will have solar PV and a battery and the house will be very well insulated. There will be a mix of underfloor heating and radiators. I guess my main challenge is whether to take the financial plunge now or wait another ten years when the boiler is out of warranty and see if there are possibly better incentives and the heat pump tech has moved on some more? What are your thoughts? Thanks for your help, W