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Sustainable Energy

Part L of the current Building Regulations sets the energy and carbon standard for both domestic and commercial buildings as part of the UK Government's Climate Change Programme. Applying only to new build projects at present, there is pressure from environmentalists to extend the standards to refurbishment of existing buildings as well.

Well installed and energy efficient window and door systems are vitally important with all new build and refurbishment programmes. Energy ratings are becoming important in the housing market with the introduction of the Home Information Pack in domestic conveyancing. Good insulation properties help to reduce emissions and have the considerable benefit of reducing a building's running costs, whilst also improving living conditions through heat retention and soundproofing. Trade Frames can help you to achieve the optimum targets in this respect with energy rated windows.

Beyond that, the greatest potential for savings in carbon emissions for any building is the heating and hot water system. Trade Frames can also now refer you to suppliers and installers of two highly efficient Sustainable Energy systems - Pellet Boilers and Solar Hot Water systems. This means that any new build project can far exceed the standards for energy efficiency set by the regulations, whilst providing a very efficient and economical system for the buyer.

Pellet Boilers - a relatively new development - use recycled wood waste from sustainable managed forests, which is 100% carbon neutral, but are also cheaper to run than conventional gas or electric boiler systems. Anyone considering a boiler upgrade or replacement would be well advised to investigate this option, but any new builder would also be prudent to install such a system, which would immediately satisfy the new building regulations and appeal to the eventual purchaser on many levels - whether environmental or economic!

Solar Hot Water systems use the free energy obtained from sunlight and can make huge savings when added to a conventional system or even when combined with a Pellet Boiler! You can use them to save as much as 70% of a domestic hot water bill. Larger systems are also available for commercial applications.

It is something all builders must consider - and we are pleased to be able to refer you to fully qualified suppliers and installers of these systems with more than 20 years' experience in the building trade who will be pleased to help you to find a solution.

Call Trade Frames in the first instance to express your interest - 0800 027 2105 or mobile 07778 125909