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News Release from: Continental Underfloor Heating | Subject: Wood pellet burning boiler
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 October 2006
Green partnership pays off
Eco-Exmoor, a green energy company has seen a surge in sales this year of 60% for wood pellet burning boilers and have teamed up with a leading UFH supplier
As fuel prices continue to rise, Eco-Exmoor, a green energy company has seen a surge in sales this year of 60% for wood pellet burning boilers and have teamed up with a leading UFH supplier to deliver a heating solution with enviable green credentials Nick Backhouse, of Eco-Exmoor says, "People are investigating how to make savings on their fuel bills and reduce their 'footprint' on the environment by using carbon neutral wood pellets instead of fossil fuels such as oil, coal or gas"
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 27 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"As a consequence sales of the award-winning Okofen boilers we supply have shot up, so too has interest in this technology combined with underfloor heating".
"Because of this increase in demand for an eco-friendly total heating solution Eco-Exmoor and Organic Energy, Okofen's UK distributor, have been working closely with Continental Underfloor Heating's technical team resulting in a bespoke UFH solution to Eco-Exmoor's customers".
"Customers are keen to stamp green credentials on their homes and tend to be well-informed - they've heard that UFH is more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than conventional methods of heating (eg.radiators) and they are keen to incorporate it in their homes".
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Underfloor Heating and Part L regulations
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Bill McConnel considers the advantages of UFH including its ability to provide a more energy efficient, environmentally friendly heat source than alternative methods.
Underfloor heating has seen a surge in popularity in recent years.
Easy installation and low maintenance have contributed to its success.
But its versatility and suitability for use with alternative and renewable energy sources are also major factors in increased sales.
Nick Backhouse is certainly impressed".
"Crucially for us, Continental UFH supply a multiplayer pipe which includes an aluminium layer, which is 100% oxygen impermeable".
"Excluding the oxygen helps to extend the life span of the Okofen boiler up to 25 years".
"Continental UFH has worked with us to ensure the two technologies combine to achieve maximum benefits for our customers".
"One customer, Sally Constable, from North Devon, says: "Having recently installed central heating in our previous home we knew exactly what the associated costs were".
"Our quote from Continental UFH showed us the price differential was negligible".
"We decided to go for underfloor heating because we wanted to build an environmentally friendly home and we are looking forward to reaping a reduction on our fuel bills".
Chris Ingram, MD of Continental UFH says: "Increasingly we are supplying UFH for applications where the emphasis is on saving energy and driving down the costs associated with heating".
"Its low operating temperatures and versatility makes it ideal for installing with heat pumps, wood burners, solar and other new technologies.".
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