More new build advice required
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I have a few meetings set up with various 'consultants' to discuss some of the details around my impending build project in Devon, we are going out to tender in a few weeks time. I'm interested to know what those in the know think about heating systems and AV/data stuff.
Our thoughts are that we want underfloor downstairs (gas) and rads upstairs with a MVHR system, though we would like a nice gas fire in a couple of rooms, the initial advice from the M&E bloke is not to bother, though the house won't be to passive standards he thinks it will be overkill and that a flue will reduce efficiency.
On the AV side I don't want to get too complicated (I have friends who spent big on auto curtains/lights etc and are forever having problems), I want a decent cinema system, sound, vision and data in most rooms and a fairly simple security system, with some external sensors and CCTV looking down the lane. Be very interested to know what others think and any advice prior to meetings much appreciated.
Our thoughts are that we want underfloor downstairs (gas) and rads upstairs with a MVHR system, though we would like a nice gas fire in a couple of rooms, the initial advice from the M&E bloke is not to bother, though the house won't be to passive standards he thinks it will be overkill and that a flue will reduce efficiency.
On the AV side I don't want to get too complicated (I have friends who spent big on auto curtains/lights etc and are forever having problems), I want a decent cinema system, sound, vision and data in most rooms and a fairly simple security system, with some external sensors and CCTV looking down the lane. Be very interested to know what others think and any advice prior to meetings much appreciated.
Muncher said:
Why not go for UFH upstairs?
It's on the agenda for discussion next week, the initial thought is that rads will allow you to keep it cool while you sleep but warm up more quickly when you wake.In terms of wood burners/gas fires, the M & E bloke thinks any extra heat source, will be a white elephant as the house will be too warm, again it's a point we want to cover next week. After 10 years of wood burners, cleaning them out, chopping and storing wood etc I have had enough, the latest high end gas fires are very authentic and kick out plenty of heat, though it's probably a moot point now! Thanks again for responses.
dsl2 said:
Blue ping me an email with a phone number as there's way too much to type but I can help you with a lot of your questions having spent the last year building a large Oak framed virtually passive house high spec house covering all the things you mention, bonus I'm midlands based too.
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