Heating, Cooling & Water

Section · 5 entries

Once the shell is doing its job, the question becomes how well the heating and cooling systems deliver what they produce. Most of the entries here are about distribution and control rather than equipment: getting heat to the rooms that need it, and not losing it on the way.

Heating, Cooling & Water

The systems that move heat around the house, and the pipework that carries hot water.

Schematic of a round thermostat dial with the pointer set part way round

Thermostat Settings And ZoningSetting controls so heat follows the rooms and hours that are actually in use.

HW-01

Straightforward
Any season

Schematic of two duct sections meeting at a marked joint above a floor line

Duct Sealing And BalancingClosing leaks in ductwork and adjusting flow so each room gets its share.

HW-02

Moderate
Any season

Schematic front view of a finned radiator panel with the vent marked at one top corner

Radiator And Baseboard CareVenting, clearing and reflecting so emitters give out the heat they receive.

HW-03

Straightforward
Before winter

Schematic of a straight pipe run enclosed by a dashed insulation sleeve

Hot Water Pipe InsulationSleeving accessible hot pipe runs so heat arrives at the tap instead of the cupboard.

HW-04

Straightforward
Any season

Schematic of an outdoor unit with a fan beside a separate indoor component

Heat Pump BasicsHow a heat pump changes the way a house is heated, and what has to be ready first.

HW-05

Trade work
Any season

Catalogue Status

This catalogue holds 17 entries across 4 sections.

Entries are written to be read and worked from. Nothing here is ordered, priced or supplied.

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4 sections · 17 entries · 5 index pages — Building Envelope Heating, Cooling & Water Water & Outside Materials & Finishes