Traditionally Stylish Winter Warmth
If you should live in a period Victorian or Edwardian it is very likely that you would buy cast iron radiators above any other style. These will liven up the grand rooms that these houses often have.
It is worth replacing the old ones if they are still in existence because the heaters that were first fitted in these houses are often very inefficient.Old radiators will often start leaking and if this is the case, they are quite difficult to repair.
Because these properties often have high ceilings it would reduce our heating bills if you should give thought to insulating your home as best as you can. The attic or loft are often the main places where heat escapes into the atmosphere. Old windows may need some attention as they could be warped with age.
If your council allows modern windows to be fitted, double glazing units are excellent at keeping out draughts.
If your heating boiler is well past its sell by date, you may want to replace this too. Modern boilers are very energy efficient and will reduce your heating costs dramatically. There are Government schemes available that will help householders with this kind of insulation scheme.
The modern styles are manufactured in different colours. Although the traditional white colour may still look best, anthracite would also look very good in these homes. Cast iron heaters heat up slowly, but once hot they take longer to cool down.
The only thing you have to watch out for is that children should be kept away from them. This metal reaches higher temperatures than most others and children could burn their fingers if not careful.
Not much goes wrong with these radiators and they will be with you for a very long time. You should ask your supplier about warranties.
If you buy online you will have noticed a handy reckoner to work out the BTU you need to heat a room properly. You will also find help if you need to buy valves.
For questions on cast iron radiators and to choose a style, please visit http://www.designerradiatorsdirect.co.uk/cast-iron-radiators
It is worth replacing the old ones if they are still in existence because the heaters that were first fitted in these houses are often very inefficient.Old radiators will often start leaking and if this is the case, they are quite difficult to repair.
Because these properties often have high ceilings it would reduce our heating bills if you should give thought to insulating your home as best as you can. The attic or loft are often the main places where heat escapes into the atmosphere. Old windows may need some attention as they could be warped with age.
If your council allows modern windows to be fitted, double glazing units are excellent at keeping out draughts.
If your heating boiler is well past its sell by date, you may want to replace this too. Modern boilers are very energy efficient and will reduce your heating costs dramatically. There are Government schemes available that will help householders with this kind of insulation scheme.
The modern styles are manufactured in different colours. Although the traditional white colour may still look best, anthracite would also look very good in these homes. Cast iron heaters heat up slowly, but once hot they take longer to cool down.
The only thing you have to watch out for is that children should be kept away from them. This metal reaches higher temperatures than most others and children could burn their fingers if not careful.
Not much goes wrong with these radiators and they will be with you for a very long time. You should ask your supplier about warranties.
If you buy online you will have noticed a handy reckoner to work out the BTU you need to heat a room properly. You will also find help if you need to buy valves.
For questions on cast iron radiators and to choose a style, please visit http://www.designerradiatorsdirect.co.uk/cast-iron-radiators