MikeLavelle
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Could somebody please advise the approximate cost difference for UFH to radiators for a 200sq mtr house. We were originally quoted for UFH but changed to rads and want to know what the cost difference is likely to be. Thanks.
Davy... maybe have look here for examples of stats which may be applicable :
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055263818
I agree with a lot of what you say, but i am trying to push cleints towards the way things should be, rather than how they are......
the concept of high spec insulation and high spec air tightness in order to reduce your heating demand certainly isnt high cost. Its all about proper design and attention to detail.
Your quite right.
I like the idea of HRV. and insulation is key. However I have doubts about the best way to generate heat in the first place
why use a heating system E.G geothermal that can cost up to €30000 and thats before you lay a pipe indoors. UFH may cost as much as €30 per m2. It's a massive outlay to begin with. How long before you see a payback, if any?
If I were to build a house tomorrow I would go for:
Radiator system
Condensing boiler.
This system would cost about €8000 in a bigger than average house. Running costs in a house with HRV and well insulated would be low.
Stove connected to heating system.
I would not fit solar panels but may allow for them to be retro fitted.
if i was building tomorrow and i could build the envelope i wanted i would use:
a HVAC system with heat recovery.
A small electricial element in the HVAC system would be my heat source, heatingthrough air ducts.. .no water space heating at all.
Domestic hot water would be by solar panels alone.
This is assuming 'passive' standard build.
There are a lot of Myths around But it works fine for me and is half the price of oil to run
David Dagg
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