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Planning a Bathroom or Wetroom Installation

Planning a Bathroom or Wetroom Installation

Planning a Bathroom or Wetroom Installation Planning your bathroom or wetroom installation carefully can help you get the most for your money and make the best use of the space available. The most effective bathroom designs offer the user a space which is practical and functional but which is also a room that is comfortable and relaxing to use. Since your bathroom is one of the most used spaces in your home and any new installation is likely to remain…

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Essential Plumbing Tips: Part 1

Essential Plumbing Tips: Part 1

Essential Plumbing Tips: Part 1 Causes of Discoloured Water Discoloured water coming from the taps in your home can be the result of algae, iron, resin beads or magnesium in the water and it should be tested by a water specialist. Causes of discoloured water include: Rusting from galvanised or steel pipes (rust colour) Resin beads escaping into the water from a water softener (black residue) Iron in the water (pink and orange colour) Blocked drains Old pipes degrading

What are the Benefits of Solar Water Heating?

What are the Benefits of Solar Water Heating?

What are the Benefits of Solar Water Heating? Renewable Heating Installations Solar heating is a cost effective solution to heating your water using heat from the sun to provide your households hot water. You may require to also use an immersion heater or conventional boiler when solar energy is not sufficient. By using a combination of solar and conventional heating, you can benefit from hot water all year round whilst reducing the amount of money that you spend on your…

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Should I call an Emergency Plumber to help with a Gas Leak?

Should I call an Emergency Plumber to help with a Gas Leak?

Gas Safe Plumbing and Heating Should I call an Emergency Plumber to help with a Gas Leak? Not all plumbers are trained to deal with gas leaks and only an engineer who is Gas Safe registered should attend to this type of work. There are many plumbers who are Gas Safe registered in your local area who can deal with the problem of a gas leak. If you want to be safe, be sure that you contact National Gas Emergency…

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What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Wetroom Installation

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Wetroom Installation

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Wetroom Installation Installing a wetroom as an additional bathroom offers an extra washing facility for guests and residents whilst also adding value to the property. Wetrooms have become a desirable feature for home buyers and is perfect for small bathroom installations where a bath or shower takes up too much floor-space. There is a large selection of wetroom styles available, so whatever your individual taste may be, you can find the perfect wetroom for you….

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Essential Plumbing Tips for your Home: Part 2

Essential Plumbing Tips for your Home: Part 2

Essential Plumbing Tips for your Home: Part 2 Problems with a Dripping Tap A leaking tap is often overlooked as a major plumbing problem. But every drop of water that drips down the drain is costing you money on your water bills. Most dripping tap problems are caused by worn washers, seals or O-rings. To repair a dripping tap you will need to turn off the water supply to the tap. Disassemble your tap and identify which part is causing…

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Types Of Boilers For Central Heating

Types Of Boilers For Central Heating

Are you looking for more information about the types of boilers for central heating?

Your boiler is one of the most essential purchases for your home or business. Therefore you need to choose the correct heating system to suit your property requirements.

This article gives a brief description of the various boilers available for installation to help you decide which is best for your needs.

Plumbing Tips on Saving Water in your Home or Business

Plumbing Tips on Saving Water in your Home or Business

Plumbing Tips on Saving Water in your Home or Business Saving water in your home or business can help you reduce your water bills and energy bills whilst also having a positive effect on the environment. Each household in the UK currently uses an average of 360 litres of water a day. By reducing the amount of water used in your home you can have a direct impact on the energy used to pump, treat and heat the water that…

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Central Heating: Reducing your Heating Bills with Home Insulation

Central Heating: Reducing your Heating Bills with Home Insulation

Reducing your Heating Bills with Home Insulation One of the most significant ways to improve the amount of heat that you get from your boiler and central heating is to replace any older heating systems with new energy efficient boilers, radiators and possibly renewable energy source heating. If you are considering new central heating system installation or you want to improve the efficiency of your existing boiler, there are a number of ways for you to insulate your home and…

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Bathroom Installations in Small Spaces

Bathroom Installations in Small Spaces

Bathroom Installations in Small Spaces If you only have a small space available to create your bathroom, wetroom or cloakroom, there are many products which are sold in smaller sizes than the standard model. Hanging storage units and rails from the walls also frees up floor space which gives the illusion of the room being larger than it is. Glass shelves, hooks and towel rails offer additional wall mounted storage. By installing heated towel rails you can benefit further from…

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