The Conservative government’s decision to more than halve the FIT (feed-in tariffs) for electricity put back into the grid (from sources such as solar power) from 43 to 21p per kilowatt hour, as reported here on Building DIY previously, has been attacked by the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) as disastrous for the solar and [...]
This is to update the blog about the companies that fit solar PV panels for free.
The Conservative Government is reducing the FIT rate by half from December 12th 2011. Any solar PV panels installed and also registered with an energy company will qualify. So it is no good booking it in as the waiting times [...]
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If you are in an older property you will not be allowed by regulations to install the dreaded uPVC double glazing frames, which ire very ugly and low quality.
Window frames should be wooden to match the old style property. See these photo images below to get an idea of what needs to be done. This [...]
The annual Grand Designs show, fronted by Kevin McCloud, is on again, in Birmingham NEC, very easy to get to for most people in the UK unlike London. Kevin is doing book signings so check that out on the website. I am interested in what happened to the Swindon eco estate, I think it has [...]
Now it is getting colder it is time for some advice on Autumn, Fall and Winter jobs.
Insulation is less of a concern in the summer, obviously, so that is a good time to fit it. But if you haven’t it is not too late.
Modern insulation standards are very high. In the UK, BREEAM standards cover [...]
This weekend in Esher, Surrey, exhibition for all DIY and Builders.
Make the most of this weekend and the most of your home at The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Surrey!
When?
THIS Weekend!
Join us Saturday 10am – 5pm &
Sunday 10am – 4.30pm
Where?
A venue close to home: Sandown Park Race Course, Esher KT10 9AJ
Easy access by car, rail or [...]
Registration is now open for the big Ecobuild exhibition at London’s ExCeL. This is in Canary Wharf and is a very interesting place to visit.
Dates are Tuesday 01 March to Thursday 03 March 2011.
There are 1300 exhibitors, all sorts and sizes, since everyone does green certified materials and processes these days. This is a fun [...]
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That time of year again, the Big Green Home Show in Swindon off the M4. Many exhibits, seminars, Expert Alley (Ask The Experts) where you can get answers to your home renovation questions.
Dates: Fri 29 to Sun 31 October 2010
Where:
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon
Open from 9.30-17.00.
Car: M4 at junction 16, signposted Swindon [...]
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David Snell is a Contributing Editor to Home Building & Renovating Magazine, and he and some other experts are giving some talks at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre off the M4 in west Swindon.
So if you are worried your new extension might fall foul of some local Inspector, you’d better get over [...]
