I have a big house (250m2) which is in need of total renovation and I am planning the new design.
Currently there is an old gas central heating system with loft tank, immersion tank and several pumps needed to push the water around etc. 16 radiators. The house is well insulated.
Despite the large house, there are only 2 of us and it is occupied all day. I do not intend to plan for extra people.
I would really appreciate your opinions on what I am considering, which is
To do away with gas entirely
Have electric under-floor heating installed throughout
With the downstairs floor area fully tiled and the upstairs area fully oak floored
Install an electric power shower which heats its own water
Then some sort of either immersion tank for the bath and kitchen & utility sinks, w/c sinks etc or an instantaneous electric hot water system if it exists.
Finally, I have a large south facing roof (un-shaded) so a good contender for solar electricity – although I understand that the costs of installation can never really be recovered in savings.
Currently there is an old gas central heating system with loft tank, immersion tank and several pumps needed to push the water around etc. 16 radiators. The house is well insulated.
Despite the large house, there are only 2 of us and it is occupied all day. I do not intend to plan for extra people.
I would really appreciate your opinions on what I am considering, which is
To do away with gas entirely
Have electric under-floor heating installed throughout
With the downstairs floor area fully tiled and the upstairs area fully oak floored
Install an electric power shower which heats its own water
Then some sort of either immersion tank for the bath and kitchen & utility sinks, w/c sinks etc or an instantaneous electric hot water system if it exists.
Finally, I have a large south facing roof (un-shaded) so a good contender for solar electricity – although I understand that the costs of installation can never really be recovered in savings.