Making your home more sustainable
Making a home more sustainable is an important step to reduce the impact on the environment and to potentially save energy and costs. There are several steps you can take and some of them cannot be seen separately.
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Want to make your home more sustainable? How do you do that?
Saving energy and making it more sustainable is becoming increasingly important and more and more people are starting to do it. But how are you going to make your home more sustainable? What are the steps you need to take and how can you best approach this? We are happy to help you.
The government's objective is that all homes must be energy neutral by 2050. A first step in this regard is that no more central heating boilers may be sold from 2026. This requires a different form of heat supply, where low-temperature heating is unavoidable.
A prerequisite for low temperature heating is good insulation of the entire house. This can be improved considerably by insulating roofs, walls and floors.
But what are the different ways to make your home more sustainable? And what are the advantages of an insulated floor? Read on.
Different ways
Double glazing or HR++ glass
Replace single glazing or old double glazing with high-efficiency glass. This reduces heat loss and improves the insulation of your home.
Solar panels
Consider installing solar panels on your roof. They can generate a significant amount of renewable energy and reduce energy costs.
Solar boiler
A solar boiler uses the heat of the sun to heat water. This can result in significant savings on gas consumption.
Heat pump
A heat pump is an efficient way to heat your home and can serve as an alternative to a gas-fired central heating boiler, which will no longer be allowed to be supplied from 2026. Underfloor heating is a very good alternative to current facilities and suitable for low-temperature heating.
LED-lighting
Replace traditional light bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs. They use significantly less electricity and last much longer. A quick and pleasant way to make your home more sustainable.
Natural materials
Have you bought a new house or are you going to renovate? Then remember to use sustainable and natural materials. This way you also take the environment into account.
Water saving measures
For example, install water-saving shower heads and taps to reduce water consumption. It sounds very simple and it is! A very easy way to make your home a little more sustainable.
Rainwater collection
Do you have a rain barrel? Then use the rainwater for watering the garden, for example. This way you use less water and this contributes to making your home more sustainable.
Consciously dealing with energy
Take conscious steps to conserve energy, such as turning off appliances when not in use and reducing unnecessary lighting.
Make your home more sustainable with a smart thermostat
A smart thermostat can manage your heating system more efficiently and can therefore also help you save energy.
Make your home more sustainable with a green roof
A green roof contributes to insulation, helps retain rainwater and can extend the life of your roof.
Make your home more sustainable with the Compofloor
When we talk about making your home more sustainable, we always talk about the Compofloor. Curious about the benefits? Read more about the of the CompofloorAt the bottom of this page we provide additional tips about the sustainability of the Compofloor.
The effect of an insulated floor
Floors lose a lot of heat through cold and often damp crawl spaces and foundation walls. Especially in the fall and winter you will notice this in the house because of the cold that the floor gives off. That is not only uncomfortable, but also your heated energy leaves the house again. An insulated floor limits the heat loss and the rise of cold, so that you can enjoy all the advantages of a warm floor, especially in combination with underfloor heating.
So we can say that an insulated floor has advantages. You need to heat less, because the heat stays in the house and therefore you automatically save more energy. In addition, you also experience more comfort in the house. We all know how annoying it is to have cold feet. With cold feet, you often get cold yourself, even with the heating on thirty degrees! With warm feet, 18 degrees in the winter can be very comfortable in the house. An insulated floor keeps the floor warm and that is why it is so effective for a pleasant living environment.
The benefits of an insulated floor
A well-insulated floor brings benefits. Below is a short list of the benefits!
A number of nice advantages of course and in addition, the biggest advantage is of course that you save on the energy bill. This makes the Compofloor a sustainable choice! Are you curious about the possibilities for you? Then request a free quote!
Making your home more sustainable, every little bit helps
When making your home more sustainable, it is always advisable to consult a specialist. They can help you determine which measures are most suitable for your specific situation and budget. Moreover, they can inform you about any grants or financial benefits available for sustainable improvements.
If you have the necessary knowledge in-house, we can help you make the ground floor more sustainable in combination with underfloor heating. Do you want to know more? Please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
Sustainability and Compofloor
Read and learn all about the durability of the Compofloor
“Did you know that 36 football fields of forest disappear every minute? This occurs mainly in tropical forests in the South American Amazon, the African Congo Basin and Southeast Asia. Deforestation accounts for 15% of global CO2 emissions on an annual basis and thus plays a major role in climate change. In addition, 80% depends on the forest for all the animals in the world, as do millions of people who live or work in the forest.”
In our society we produce foodstuffs and products in order to provide for our existence. In doing so, we burden our environment and deplete the earth's natural resources. Our goal is to keep this burden to a minimum, to use as many natural energy sources as possible and to deal with our resources in a responsible manner.
We are proud to carry the FSC certificate. With this we comply with the FSC standard and contribute to maintaining the Benefits From Nature. Knowing more? Then look for more background information www.fsc.nl.
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