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Why have an EPC?

An EPC is also known as the Energy Performance Certificate, which will state the energy efficiency of a building. This is usually provided in a scale from A to G, showing A as very efficient and G not very efficient. The more efficient your home is, the lower your household bills. The EPC can also…

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Energy Price Hike

Households across the UK are getting more concerned about the rise in energy costs, and are looking into ways to save on their energy bills. The cost of living is rising higher than we expected, so at ATSPACE, we have decided to show you ways to potentially lower the cost of your bills! Air Tight…

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Air Pressure Test

Can improving your home’s air tightness save you money? By building a tighter property, your building standards will improve, which will provide you with a better end product, and the property’s running costs and energy efficiency will improve. As with anything, the better the final air tightness test result, the better the energy calculation, which…

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Overheating

With summer and the warmer weather just around the corner, what steps can be taken to stop overheating in our homes? Overheating in our homes has become more of an issue due to the introduction of energy efficient measures. These measures can help save energy and reduce our monthly bills! Unfortunately, as with most things,…

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Excel At Ventilating an Air Tight House!

If you plan to design your home to be an air-tight structure, chances are you will require sufficient ventilation to prevent it from developing issues such as condensation, damp, mould or dust. Otherwise it’s not good for the home and isn’t fit for its occupants. Many people’s health issues have been due to poor ventilation…

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Beat Your Targets – SAP Calculations Made Easy

The truth about what the SAP does The SAP calculates the total CO2 emissions that the property will potentially produce. The assessment looks at what materials are used for the floors/walls/roof build-ups, the energy efficiency of the windows and doors, to the percentage of low energy lighting used, and finally, the efficiency of the space…

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