HEATING & VENTILATION
HOMEOWNERS URGED TO FIND THE ENERGY TO SWITCH
TO RENEWABLES AHEAD OF UK CLIMATE CHANGE TARGET
With climate change targets causing uncertainty for
current heating methods, choosing a solution that works
with any heat source will give customers peace of mind
knowing that they are ready for anything and only have
to buy once. Wet underfloor heating is a good first step to
reducing a household’s carbon footprint and is a great way
to be more responsible with heating, and while the country
is still deciding on the most cost-effective way to update
millions of homes it is reassuring to know that products
like Wundatherm will work with both current and future
resources.
Wundatherm is future-proof and perfect to use with both
existing boilers and future heat sources, and with home The Wundatherm underfloor heating system can be laid by any
heating accounting for 21% of a home’s carbon footprint, competent tradesmen including builders, carpenters and tilers
homeowners will need to stop using fossil fuels to heat their and once installed only requires a plumber to commission the
homes in favour of sustainable green energy heating in order system and an electrician to fit the controls. It is also designed
for the UK to meet its global climate change commitments. with a ‘fit and forget’ reputation that is reliable, durable and
maintenance-free.
Wet underfloor heating is one of the only heating systems
that runs efficiently with new low energy heat sources. It’s For further information on the Wundatherm
already the first choice for many other countries, and has underfloor heating system or a free estimate,
been shown to be 25% more efficient than radiators and call 0800 083 2677, email: plans@wundagroup.
costs 60% less to run than electric underfloor heating. com or visit the website www.wundatrade.co.uk
BIG FOOT PROVIDES NON-PENETRATIVE
SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR HAMPTON BY HILTON
Big Foot Systems has provided a complete non-penetrative
support system for Hampton by Hilton in Ealing. The task was
to provide support for a louvre screen, 2 AHUs, several VRV
units, ductwork, cabling and pipework. The 87 linear metres of
all-weather louvre screen provides a protected environment
against wind loading alongside visual improvement to
neighbouring buildings.
The design was carefully thought out by in house Engineers,
coordinating the 12-sided layout with 3 entry points around;
the building structure, a large lift overrun, falls & drainage and
several rooftop vents. Detailed design analysis was carried
out to ensure the project’s specific technical considerations
were met.
The team were able not only to maximise the allowable space
on the inside for the plant support but also for services and
access routes. The various banks of Daikin VRV units situated
on the perimeter framework go together to provide unit
support whilst acting as ballast to counterweight the louvre.
The original plans for this project were to penetrate the roof
with H steels and add a secondary steel beam structure to
support the plant and potentially the screen.
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After attending site to review the requirements in more detail it
was clear that Big Foot could offer a suitable alternative proposal
to be installed directly onto the recently laid green/sedum roof.
The contracting team on site found the benefit of using a Big
Foot non-penetrative system was not only a saving in time and
cost but also limited future risk to the roof surface for their client.
For further information on all products and services offered
by Big Foot Systems email: [email protected] or
telephone 01323 844355.