Heating and Insulation Guides
U-Values Explained for Homeowners
A U-value shows how much heat escapes through each square metre of wall, roof, floor or window, and lower numbers mean a warmer, cheaper home.
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Radiator sizing, heat pumps, Delta T and insulation explained.
Heating and Insulation Guides
What Is Delta T and Why It Matters
Delta T is the gap between average radiator water temperature and room temperature, and it decides how much heat your radiators really give out.
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Heating and Insulation Guides
Heat Pump Sizing Explained
Heat pump sizing matches output to your home's heat loss on a cold day. Learn how MCS installers calculate it and how to check…
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What Size Radiator Do I Need?
Work out the radiator output each room needs in watts and BTU, adjust for your boiler or heat pump water temperature, and avoid the…
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