Energy Efficiency in a Period Property Renovation This blog will outline how to ensure you achieve energy efficiency in a period property renovation. If you are restoring a Victorian house, or indeed refurbishing any older property. You will probably begin the process by checking the condition of the existing building. You may have had a…
What is a retrofit assessor ? Retrofitting is essentially the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. So, if If you are looking…
Principal Designer Roles Explained The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) changes have been applicable since 1 October 2023. It is fair to say they have thrown up a lot of confusion. CLPM have a dedicated Consultant to focus on this, here are our findings. We have briefly outlined the difference between a CDM Principal…
Retrofit Terminology and PAS2035 Explained. Retrofitting is the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. When researching retrofitting and deciding what options…
What is Retrofitting? Retrofitting is essentially the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. CLPM have produced this short blog to outline…
How to look after your home in cold weather! Taking care of your home during cold weather is very important to ensure its safety, efficiency, and comfort. Prolonged periods of cold freezing weather can cause damage, so it is a good idea to mitigate potential problems where you can. Here we look at what…
How to check your boiler is working! During the cold snaps, it is always a big problem if you wake up one morning and your heating hasn’t come on! Do you know how to check your boiler is working properly? The average life of a boiler depends on the boiler mode. Generally, it should last…
How to check your home’s insulation. Checking home insulation is an important step in maintaining energy efficiency. A poorly insulated home can lead to higher energy bills but also to health problems. Our Heating Consultants have produced this handy guide to find out if you have sufficient home insulation. A report in the Guardian by…
How to bleed your radiators! The Heating and Energy team often receive calls from clients who have cold rooms, or inconsistent heat. One reason may be that the radiators need some attention. The team here have noted down the simple steps, if you feel confident, on how to bleed your radiators! Bleeding your radiators…
What is the optimum time to put the heating on?? With the change in the weather and winter on the way, we are constantly asked ‘what is the optimum time to put the heating on’? Here are some things to consider! The optimum time to put your heating on depends on several factors. These include…