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what to upgrade on a house ?

  • 20-08-2011 11:07am
    #1
    SCRUB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭


    Looking at buying a house and looking for advise on renewable energy systems that I could add to the house. Not sure if I fell be in it for 10 years(quite possible) ... so I was wondering what is a good investment no matter what

    Specifically looking at
    solar heating.
    Underfloor heating (if possible with a second hand house ?)
    and
    geothermal heatpumps
    Biomass system I'm not so sure on yet.

    Thanks for the advise.


Comments

  • #2
    homer911
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,150 ✭✭✭homer911


    Best Value for money is always properly insulating the attic and draft-proofing existing windows or replacing with double glazing if not already in place. After that probably solar hot water...


  • #3
    SCRUB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭SCRUB


    Ok get your insulation sorted 100%.... first step gotcha. So I need to get all over the ber assessment of the property I suppose. Thanks.


  • #4
    DoneDL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 902 ✭✭✭DoneDL


    BER report should be available if the house is for sale. Insulation is a must as are good heating controls and making sure your attic tanks are lidded and well insulated. If there is going to be renovation consider fitting a stove or similar with a back boiler.


  • #5
    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    We got the "beads" done in the walls and the attic re-done, huge difference. We also added two solar panels which serve most of our hot water needs. House is 14 yrs old. We put a solid fuel stove in the living room (no rads heated etc)but it throws out some heat.


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