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Technology
You’ve heard of keyless
cars, but what about
keyless houses?
With the technology
available today, you
need never worry about
locking yourself out of
your house again.
Gaining entry to your home could be as
simple as fingerprint recognition, sending a text
message from your mobile phone or tapping a
code into a keypad. These are just some of the
ingenious inventions that make modern living,
easy living.
If it all sounds a little bit James Bond, don’t
worry, we are here to help. At Landmark Homes
we have done our homework – so you don’t
have to. We pride ourselves in keeping up with
the latest developments in home technology
so that we can advise home buyers on what
options are available to make their homes
clever, comfortable and customised to suit
them.
Start as you mean to carry on
The advantage of building a new house is
that you have the opportunity to incorporate
money and time-saving technology from the
start. Some things to consider are:
Energy efficiency
As technology advances, the cost of many
energy-saving options is decreasing. Solar
heating and heat pump hot water cylinders are
now a lot more accessible. A plethora of energysaving lighting options are available.
Insulation
The better the insulation, the easier and
cheaper a house is to heat and cool. Insulation
products available today help keep modern
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homes snug in winter and at a comfortable
temperature in summer. This extends to doors
and windows with plenty of clever design tricks
at your disposal. You may even want to consider
soundproofing walls and doors, giving more
flexibility around the positioning of rooms in
your new home.
Heating and cooling
Maintaining a pleasant temperature not only
keeps your home comfortable, it also keeps it
healthy. From floor heating, space heaters and
ducted heat pumps to radiant and outdoor
heating, we can advise you on the best heating
and cooling systems to suit the space before it
is built.
Water efficiency
With many councils now charging for water
consumption it is important to make every
drop count. From dishwashers and washing
machines to showerheads and taps, there are
plenty of clever choices available to stop your
money going down the drain.
Smart home
Imagine using your mobile phone to set your
security system, control the temperature of your
home, programme your entertainment system
or even turn appliances on and off. If it sounds
futuristic, think again. The future is now and at
Landmark Homes we can show you the way.