Housing Specifier Issue 9 2018 | Page 40

Barn Conversion Benefitting From Low Heating Costs Thanks To Ground Source Schiedel wins Best Flueing and Ventilation Product at Hearth & Home The Evolution of Ground Source Heating. Kensa’s Evo Series Secures UK Release A barn conversion near Attleborough, South Norfolk, is benefitting from year-round heating and hot water at low running costs, thanks to a ground source heat pump installed by renewable heating experts Finn Geotherm. Schiedel Chimney System’s ICID Plus Double Wall Adjustable Starter Section, a quick and easy way of disconnecting a stove for inspection, has won ‘Best Flueing and Ventilation Product’ at this year’s Hearth & Home exhibition, which took place from 11th - 13th June at the Harrogate International Centre. The widely anticipated ErP A++ rated Evo series of ground source heat pumps from British manufacturer Kensa Heat Pumps has received full MCS accreditation enabling its UK wide distribution via Kensa and its installer network. When homeowner Paul Withey set about converting a 100 year old barn into a contemporary four bedroom home, he thought the rural location meant he would be tied to a conventional oil boiler for heating and hot water. However, following a recommendation from his architects, he began to investigate ground source and quickly realised it provided the ideal alternative. As well as being easy to remove, the product is also extremely simple to install and as part of Schiedel’s new improved ICID Plus range, comes with a lifetime warranty. www.schiedel.co.uk www.kensaheatpumps.com www.finn-geotherm.co.uk EGGER Protects builders from the weather for longer New research and rigorous testing of EGGER’s flagship flooring product, EGGER Protect, has shown that the structural board can remain exposed to the elements for 60 days. This is a substantial increase on the previously cited 42 days, is unrivalled in the industry, and gives UK house builders peace of mind when dealing with unforeseen delays. The tried and tested system combines three components: EGGER tongue and groove structural flooring boards, EGGER D4 Joint and Joist Adhesive and a simple six-step installation process. www.egger.com Having recently been confirmed as the UKs largest supplier of ground source heat pumps for the fifth year running (BSRIA 2017), the Kensa Evo series is described as a ‘transformative and evolutionary’ tribute to its predecessor, the Kensa Compact series, which has been supplied to thousands of properties since its launch in 2002. Shine Lighting have a fantastic selection in the Showroom in Broadstone Sail Into Summer Coastal Couture from Apollo Blinds Hoskins Brick, the wholly owned distributor of Vandersanden bricks in the UK, has today announced a full rebrand and unveiled its new corporate identity. From nautical blues and seaside stripes, to ice cream and candy floss shades good enough to eat. Vandersanden Group is one of the largest brick manufacturers in Europe, with a total annual production capacity of approximately 500 million bricks. The company consists of 8 brick factories, employing more than 600 employees. In the UK, there are 14 members of staff working from a newly relocated office in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. www.vandersandengroup.co.uk For a timeless summery look, made- to-measure experts Apollo Blinds demonstrates the coastal themes that will bring the very best of the beach to homes in 2017. Shutter’ly’ Shabby Chic For a timeless summery look, go for coastal-inspired shutters. White shutters, distressed or traditional neutral furniture and rustic wooden floorboards evoke feelings of lazy days and warm summer nights, transforming a room into a haven of calm. www.apollo-blinds.co.uk 40