New Build Homes
New build homes are built to higher standards of insulation and airtightness, a vital way to reduce energy use, carbon emissions and their impact on the planet. This can throw up some challenges, as well as opportunities, when it comes to heating.
The heat needed in new build home when it’s really cold outside tends to be quite low, the insulation materials are much thicker (and may be flammable), and the airtightness is to a much higher level than in an existing house, which means that there is a lot for us to consider when you contact us for help with your new home. That's why we’ve split the information here across a few pages to cover stoves, chimney, ventilation, and renewable heating systems. You can also just contact us to talk things through.
There are a number of things to think about when choosing a stove for a modern or new build home. The good news is that there are plenty of options available.
In a new build home the high insulation levels mean that it is vital that the chimney can run through the floors, roof or walls safely and without causing heat or air leakage.
Not sure where to start? That's what we are here for. You can run through all the options with us, make sure that the sizing is correct and then we can design your heating system for you - that's all included as standard when you work with us. Making sure it's safe, efficient, robust and all works together as intended.
Modern homes are increasingly airtight. That means that there are a few more things to consider when installing a stove so that it is safe and works well.
