Newry Democrat News Column

Issue 1 - What is Renewable Energy?

Over the coming weeks we shall be introducing renewable energy technologies with the various ways and means of reducing energy usage in your homeRead more

Issue 2 - Reducing heat loss through Cavity Walls

This week we shall take a look at various ways of reducing heat loss through the walls of your house, be it either a new or an existing build.Read more

Issue 3 - Reducing heat loss through Solid and Timber Frame walls

As we mentioned last week up to 35% of heat lost in your house is through your walls. This week we shall look at solid walls which are usually found in older buildings and timber frame walls which are usually found in new builds.Read more

Issue 4 - Reducing heat loss through Roofs (Part 1)

This week we shall look at ways of reducing heat loss through your roof. Up to 25% of the total heat loss of a house is through the roof. This week we will focus on a pitched roof without a room in the attic and next week a pitched roof with a room in the attic.Read more

Issue 5 - Reducing heat loss through Roofs (Part 2)

This week we will focus on reducing heat loss through a pitched roof with a room in the attic. This type of roof is called a warm roof.Read more

Issue 6 - Multi Burning Stoves

This week we will discuss ‘Multi Burning Stoves’. Due to fluctuating fuel costs, people are turning to multi-fuel stoves as a more economical and environmentally friendly way to heat their homes.Read more

Issue 7 - Wood Pellet Boilers

This week we will discuss ‘Wood Pellet Boilers’.  Due to fluctuating fuel costs, people are turning to alternative fuels such as wood pellets for a more economical and environmentally friendly way to heat their homes.Read more

Issue 8 - Ground Source Heat Pumps

This week we will discuss ‘Ground Source Heat Pumps’.  Due to fluctuating fuel costs, people are looking to alternative economical ways to heat their homes.Read more

Issue 9 - Air Source Heat Pumps

This week we will discuss ‘Air Source Heat Pumps’.  As we have stated in previous weeks, people are looking to alternative economical ways to heat their homes.Read more

Issue 10 - High Efficiency Condensing Boilers

This week we will look at high efficiency condensing boilers compared to conventional boilers.  Most existing houses have a standard conventional oil or gas boiler with efficiencies as low as 55%.Read more