Energy saving begins at home but if carbon emissions are to be cut and climate change is to be averted then it can’t stay there. Large commercial and industrial organisations account for a majority of energy use in the UK and identifying the potential savings for these companies can be tough.
If you think it’s wasteful to burn gas to heat hot water in the summer then you’re right. Upgrading your home to use a solar thermal hot water system is still one of the most sustainable investments you can make and when you do you’ll want to comply with MIS 3001.
Do you ever get the impression that things aren’t quite as good as they used to be? Time can take its toll but when it comes to the performance of your air-conditioning system ‘ageing’ isn’t something you have to accept - with just a little maintenance it’s possible you could roll back the years.
Plastic pipes have many advantages over steel and copper but resistance to fire isn’t one of them. When exposed to the extreme heat of a fire, plastic pipes will eventually melt away, leaving open holes in fire rated walls and floors. Intumescent additives are the secret ingredients that make fire seals possible for these pipes.
