Didn’t know you could download EPC’s from a postcode search, very handy, done all the houses that have been sold recently in my street to compare reviews.
Insulate heating pipes as it’s part of good design, building regs, keeps systems temps. St design temp, keeps losses low.
DHW I wouldn’t bother unless it was outside the heated envelope.
Put the indoor unit so it isn’t blowing directly at you.
high level wall mounted with the exterior unit through the wall to keep the pipe runs nice and short
In Fife in Scotland all you need to do is photocopy your SJIB card( it proves you are a qualified electrician) and submit it with the appropriate installation certificate.
all they want is someone else to blame..
Small Air Con Unit known as A2A
will be 4 times cheaper to run, provide heating and cooling
You can also get a cheap night time tariff and bring it to temperature in this time frame and make it even cheaper to run
It’s been difficult to get materials in a timely manner, so I feel for both sides of this situation.
Juggling labour across
multiple sites is just a good way of keeping everyone happy
its not easy being a builder!
Best get some samples taken and tested to prove either way.
asbestos contractors can provide different levels of surveys have a look at the HSE website for clarity/ correct info.
if your house was built after 1999 should be fine as everything was banned by then