Ventilation
Installing a ventilation system is often overlooked when homeowners think about building or renovating their homes. Because the effects of having a lack of indoor ventiliation are not immediately noticeable, many homeowners don’t see them as a necessity. However, ventilation systems can go a long way towards making your home the perfect living environment. Some of the most important reasons why ventilation systems in the home are needed include: The removal of condensation from the home Condensation is a common phenomenon in winter due to ex
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Hydronic Heating
Hydronic Heating: a superior hot-water solution Hydronic heating is one of the most popular home-heating solutions today. It functions by circulating warmed water through radiators, radiant tubing in one’s ceilings or floors, or through warming baseboards. Hydronic heating has become one of the most popular methods of home heating today as it is known for being safe, quiet and efficient. Hydronic heating has multiple benefits, some of which include a lowered environmental impact, lowered energy costs and the fulfilment of multiple home-needs
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Insulation Installation
Insulation Insulation is considered an extremely effective and beneficial way to ensure that your home is properly heated through out the year. Insulation is the way in which you trap heat in your home without the use of energy or electricity, but rather by making use of various materials installed in your walls or roof. Insulation materials come in an extremely wide variety, and each material holds its own benefits and functions. Homeowners need to be able to understand the different materials available to them and which one would be most ben
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Airconditioning - Controlling your Enviroment
We are fortunate enough, as South Africans, to live in a country with a beautiful climate that shows us all ranges of what the seasons bring. Unfortunately, we are not always able to rely on leaving a few windows and doors open at night to allow in a cool breeze - air-conditioning ensures that this misgiving is an issue of the past. As a home or office owner, your environment is pivotal to the way your lifestyle is enjoyed. This comes from being able to select the design and style of your space, right down to selecting the temperature. An air-conditioning system allows you to have your preferences catered to. Air-conditioning is pivotal to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable entertainment area, as it provides those who enter your house with crisp, clean air that keeps humid and uncomfortable air at bay. Air-conditioning has also been linked to holding certain health benefits. The circulation of air within your home provides relief to those suffering from mild allergies (animals, dust etc.) and sinus issues. The air conditioner ensures that the air which you breathe is not stale and stagnant, but is air that flows freely around your home
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Types of Air Conditioners
Air conditioners certainly provide comfort for those living in harsh climatic environments. South Africa certainly is one of these. Whether you’re selecting an air conditioner for cooling or a reverse cycle unit for heating and cooling, there are many options available. The type of air conditioning unit you select should be based upon many factors, some of which include: your budget; the area and number of rooms you wish to cool or heat; the type of insulation you have in your home; the material your home is made of; whether the room is north or south facing; and the type and perhaps number of windows and window treatments you have!
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Air Conditioning Installation Guide
Air conditioning installation should ideally be performed by an experienced professional. However, if you’re comfortable working with HVAC equipment and electricity, it is feasible to do it yourself. Air conditioning installation is time consuming and requires that you follow a number of steps so that the unit works properly and efficiently!
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