Hi,
I'm preparing to build a new home early next year, one of the major decisions left is how to heat it.
It will be 289 sq mtrs over 2 floors (both with underfloor heating) + a futher 60 sq mtrs of attic space that will be used as storage space and my comms room so just need to take the chill out of the air here (intend to use aluminium rads or similar for this area).
Any company I have spoken to so far are pushing a ground source heat pump (love the idea but haven't bought into the fact that it will work, yet). Costs for heat pump & external works coming in around €20k.
Was thinking of using solar panels and some form of backup system (wood pellet, oil, lpg) for the colder months.
Has anyone done this or have any comments?
Thanks, LiamC
I'm preparing to build a new home early next year, one of the major decisions left is how to heat it.
It will be 289 sq mtrs over 2 floors (both with underfloor heating) + a futher 60 sq mtrs of attic space that will be used as storage space and my comms room so just need to take the chill out of the air here (intend to use aluminium rads or similar for this area).
Any company I have spoken to so far are pushing a ground source heat pump (love the idea but haven't bought into the fact that it will work, yet). Costs for heat pump & external works coming in around €20k.
Was thinking of using solar panels and some form of backup system (wood pellet, oil, lpg) for the colder months.
Has anyone done this or have any comments?
Thanks, LiamC