5 windows in office - cant heat it

pants20

Hi All,

I have an office with 5 big georgian windows.... single glazing... I can't seem to heat it... What can I get to keep heat in...

Also need advice on heaters, what ones are easy on electricity.

aujopimur

You could have secondary glazing fitted to the windows.

freida

What about something like this
http://purchase.ie/energy-saving/far-infrared-heating-plates/

sheafield

Maybe look at these as an option, http://www.electricheaters.ie/

antoinolachtnai

secondary glazing is probably the answer for you. I got a georgian house done, makes a big difference.

Try ringing Harold at this company. They did six windows for me, and the house is warmer and quieter.

http://www.windowsealflyscreens.com/

infrared panels could certainly work if you have draughts you can't do anything about.

be wary of claims about efficiency of electrical panels. They all have the same efficiency. The only difference is how they distribute heat.

tred

pants20 wrote: »

Hi All,

I have an office with 5 big georgian windows.... single glazing... I can't seem to heat it... What can I get to keep heat in...

Also need advice on heaters, what ones are easy on electricity.

I spotted an air to heat room heater at weekend in Heatmerchants in galway, Sorry mods if i am not allowed to say where, but it was d at the door on way in. Apparently very energey efficient, and it was 3 degrees on my car stat, and the heat coming out of this was unreal. 2K for it, not cheap, but maybe a long term investment... Iwas thinking if i had cash, be great for heating a garage during the winter if i was doing a few jobs!...

Cedrus

How are you trying to heat your office currently?
I'm guessing you have high ceilings also which means all the heat is rising to where you don't need it while you're cold below. Radiant heaters will be faster acting than convectors but first you do need to stop the losses from the windows and also any draughts.

Robroy36

Windows are not really an issue - one small one.

No heating yet. Office is over a very busy restaurant and pub so I assume heat has been transferring up but over the last week it has gotten a lot cooler.

It was my first office, rented during the summer so I didn't even stop to think about heating. Although given the low rent I am paying it wouldn't have been an issue even if I had.

I saw this in PowerCity - http://www.powercity.ie/?par=70-50-F250S

My electricity plan has low standing charge but a slightly higher unit charge as we are only using a couple of laptops, a mini fridge and lights so usage is low. I don't really want to overly rely on electricity for heating so am leaning towards a gas heater. Are they much cheaper in reality? Needless to say I will be installing a carbon monoxide alarm with it if I go with it.

Robroy36

sheafield wrote: »

Maybe look at these as an option, http://www.electricheaters.ie/

Any idea of the price of Xana Plus? I am always wary of advertising without price.

antoinolachtnai

This product isn't any more efficient than the ones in Power City (or anywhere else).

I wouldn't say your landlord would be too enthusiastic about you operating a gas heater in his building. Check the lease.