How has 2022 been so far? How's the economy affecting you? Any tips?

[Dan]

How has 2022 been so far? How's the economy affecting you? Any tips?

This email has been sent to all members of the forum. I thought we could help each other out.

How is your business doing? How has the economy (and I hear recession being said here and there in the news now) affected you at home and your business?

Any tips for these big fuel bills, energy bills etc?

 

[Dustydazzler]

It still amazes me the amount of homes I do work in and they have naff all insulation in the loft and eaves spaces.
The government could give vouchers to people to buy rolls of loft insulation form Wickes, which would make a big difference Imo

 

[DPG]

It still amazes me the amount of homes I do work in and they have naff all insulation in the loft and eaves spaces.
The government could give vouchers to people to buy rolls of loft insulation form Wickes, which would make a big difference Imo

There have been a few government schemes over the years where you can get loft insulation and cavity wall insulation for a really cheap fee. Trouble is a lot of people won't spend anything on things they can't see or can't show their friends.

We got cavity wall insulation done for about a hundred quid I think under one of the schemes. Only reason I didn't get the loft done is cos it was jam packed with stuff

 

[Dustydazzler]

There have been a few government schemes over the years where you can get loft insulation and cavity wall insulation for a really cheap fee. Trouble is a lot of people won't spend anything on things they can't see or can't show their friends.

We got cavity wall insulation done for about a hundred quid I think under one of the schemes. Only reason I didn't get the loft done is cos it was jam packed with stuff

The 1st 2 things I did when we moved into our current 1980s semi ,is 1 insulate the loft as it had no insulation when we moved in and 2 replaced the old crappy windows with new Upvc ones. the old windows had gaps around them big enough to fit your fingers through.

 

[brianmoooore]

It still amazes me the amount of homes I do work in and they have naff all insulation in the loft and eaves spaces.

I know. Lovely, isn't it.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I know. Lovely, isn't it.

Lovely for running and clipping cables

Absolutely useless for energy efficiency

 

[brianmoooore]

When I'm horizontal in some remote part of the eaves, their energy efficiency isn't my first priority!

 

[LukeD]

There have been a few government schemes over the years where you can get loft insulation and cavity wall insulation for a really cheap fee. Trouble is a lot of people won't spend anything on things they can't see or can't show their friends.

We got cavity wall insulation done for about a hundred quid I think under one of the schemes. Only reason I didn't get the loft done is cos it was jam packed with stuff

Cavity wall insulation can create damp issues ... Its a minefield !

The 1st 2 things I did when we moved into our current 1980s semi ,is 1 insulate the loft as it had no insulation when we moved in and 2 replaced the old crappy windows with new Upvc ones. the old windows had gaps around them big enough to fit your fingers through.

ONly trouble is when the loft is so rammed full of insulation right down to the eaves and the loft is not ventilated well etc . We seem to have sealed up homes but not also invested in good ventilation .This in cold weather combined with people not wanting the heating on so much is why so many have bad condensation issues. I am a great fan of good PIV systems and its one job Clients see a benefit from quickly

 

[Dave OCD]

We install a fair amount of PIV units and the changes they make are remarkable. Often by the very next day customers report no condensation on the inside of their windows, one of the very best benefit vs cost things you can do for a home I'd say. But of course you do need fresh air circulating in the loftspace so too much rammed-in insulation will have a detrimental effect on the effectiveness of the PIV unit.

 

[LukeD]

We install a fair amount of PIV units and the changes they make are remarkable. Often by the very next day customers report no condensation on the inside of their windows, one of the very best benefit vs cost things you can do for a home I'd say. But of course you do need fresh air circulating in the loftspace so too much rammed-in insulation will have a detrimental effect on the effectiveness of the PIV unit.

I fit the heated versions and as mentioned ..There is no chance a client wont be happy >I advise anyone to fit them .

 

[nicebutdim]

Oddly enough I'd been looking at PIV units a couple of days back. No real issues with damp or condensation, but like to keep it to a minimum and felt it was a good means of introducing airflow.

Think I've settled on the Nuaire Drimaster Eco Heat HC. Don't intend using the heater much, but it seems a sensible option to have in colder weather.

 

[Dave OCD]

Oddly enough I'd been looking at PIV units a couple of days back. No real issues with damp or condensation, but like to keep it to a minimum and felt it was a good means of introducing airflow.

Think I've settled on the Nuaire Drimaster Eco Heat HC. Don't intend using the heater much, but it seems a sensible option to have in colder weather.

That's exactly the one we always use, excellent bit of kit - although some customers opt for the unit without the heater. In all honesty the relatively gentle air input wouldn't unduly lower the temperature within the house in my view, and you can wire these straight off the nearest suitable lighting circuit with no concerns. 'HC' is quite important as it means 'Hall Control' where the speed control is mounted on the diffuser under a clip on cover - the other type- 'Loft Control' are a bit cheaper but you have to get in the loft to access the controls - bit of a PITA.
[The ducting is a bit fiddly to connect due to its size but you get the hang of it after you've installed about 50]

 

[nicebutdim]

That's exactly the one we always use, excellent bit of kit - although some customers opt for the unit without the heater. In all honesty the relatively gentle air input wouldn't unduly lower the temperature within the house in my view, and you can wire these straight off the nearest suitable lighting circuit with no concerns. 'HC' is quite important as it means 'Hall Control' where the speed control is mounted on the diffuser under a clip on cover - the other type- 'Loft Control' are a bit cheaper but you have to get in the loft to access the controls - bit of a PITA.
[The ducting is a bit fiddly to connect due to its size but you get the hang of it after you've installed about 50]

Need to measure the landing ceiling to see if it goes over the landing or stairs (hall control a little less useful in the latter instance). Loft access is easy enough, but local control seemed a useful addition - especially given the additional cost of wall switches.

I'd figured unheated would probably be fine, but figure it might be nice to have the option of keeping the chill of introduced air on very cold days. I don't mind spending on the right gear, but misery will prevent heater being used in all but the most extreme cold weather.

I had looked at the newish Vent Axia units, which are competitively priced, but prefer the idea of cable suspension - that and a general aversion to Vent Axia products.

 

[LukeD]

Oddly enough I'd been looking at PIV units a couple of days back. No real issues with damp or condensation, but like to keep it to a minimum and felt it was a good means of introducing airflow.

Think I've settled on the Nuaire Drimaster Eco Heat HC. Don't intend using the heater much, but it seems a sensible option to have in colder weather.

Thats one of the best

 

[buttler joseph]

Work got back on the track but products price has increased a lot due to post covid inflation.