We're planning our new build and I want it to be as energy efficient as we can afford.
I only want to put stuff in that will save us money in a relatively short space of time - ie, I don't want to bother with something that will in reality take about 40 years to recoup the cost of installing.
I feel lucky in that we're working with a blank canvas so the world is our oyster in terms of making the best choices. I'm looking to hear feedback from people on stuff they'd recommend, stuff they wouldn't recommend, stuff they wish they had or hadn't done.
I would also love to hear tips on the best insulation type to get.
At the moment, I'm looking into Geo Thermal heating but have heard mixed reports.
I think we'll get stoves with bank boilers as i've heard great reports.
I'd love an Aga or something similar in our kitchen. We had a range at home growing up and I love them.
We're wondering about rainwater harvesters and if they're worth it or just 'trendy' but not really going to save us anything.
The same with solar panels. I've heard so many bad reports that they really don't work that well at all and cost way more to buy and install than you'd save.
Any info or feedback on all of the above and more on how to make our home as good as we can afford to, and any info on costings, would be hugely appreciated.
I don't ask for much do I?!
Thanks in advance...
I only want to put stuff in that will save us money in a relatively short space of time - ie, I don't want to bother with something that will in reality take about 40 years to recoup the cost of installing.
I feel lucky in that we're working with a blank canvas so the world is our oyster in terms of making the best choices. I'm looking to hear feedback from people on stuff they'd recommend, stuff they wouldn't recommend, stuff they wish they had or hadn't done.
I would also love to hear tips on the best insulation type to get.
At the moment, I'm looking into Geo Thermal heating but have heard mixed reports.
I think we'll get stoves with bank boilers as i've heard great reports.
I'd love an Aga or something similar in our kitchen. We had a range at home growing up and I love them.
We're wondering about rainwater harvesters and if they're worth it or just 'trendy' but not really going to save us anything.
The same with solar panels. I've heard so many bad reports that they really don't work that well at all and cost way more to buy and install than you'd save.
Any info or feedback on all of the above and more on how to make our home as good as we can afford to, and any info on costings, would be hugely appreciated.
I don't ask for much do I?!
Thanks in advance...