The Innovations Improving Our Homes
When we think of the word ‘innovation’ many of us will instantly visualise technology and the gadget industry. Whether you envisage the new Apple Watch or the Google Glasses, it’s hard not to put the two together.
But innovation is happening in more industries than just technology, and that’s why we’ve been getting so excited about some of the recent changes that are seeing a dramatic impact to the building trade.
Technology certainly has it’s place, but seeing the growth of innovation in home improvement has to be the most life changing of all.
If you add even one of these innovations to your home, your lifestyle could be improved massively, as each one can offer a more comfortable way of living and help to reduce those hefty bills.
We talk so often about improving our homes to move, or to make more space, but in fact one of the biggest contributing factors to a happy home is comfort and peace of mind.
None of us want to be worrying about bills or that cold draft that will creep up in the winter, so just making any of these changes could see you feeling a whole lot happier.
Of course as well as our own homes, most of these changes can also benefit the world that we live in.
If you’re conscious of your carbon footprint and want to ensure that you’re doing your part for the environment, then many of these changes could help you to do this.
So before you go investing in the next piece of touch-screen technology, take a look at this list and see if your money could be better spent elsewhere.
Solar Panels
No doubt one of the biggest changes to the energy industry and the home improvements industry has been the introduction of solar panels on houses over the past decade.
It’s been a slow and steady addition, but the government have high hopes that every home in the UK will have solar panels by 2020.
Of course adding these to your home is no cheap fix, but the long term benefits have already been proven and the government have many schemes in place to encourage us all to embrace them.
Cutting down the cost of energy bills, and helping many homes become entirely self sufficient on solar energy, it’s no surprise that they are popular for those looking to be more eco-friendly.
Many new houses built now have solar panels already fitted, but if you’re looking to add these to your existing home, it may be worth doing some research before you take the plunge.
The tariff for the energy that you supply back to the national grid has now been lowered, so this will mean you won’t see any changes to your energy bills for at least 10 years.
Water Management
We can all sometimes take for granted the fact that we have clean running water whenever we need it. But as a nation we are very wasteful of this daily essential, and if you’re not on a water metre already, you’d be surprised at how much you can get through.
As many people are becoming more aware of their water consumption and the cost that is incurred, water management has come on leaps and bounds within the home improvement industry to offer those who want to be more sustainable, complete solutions to reuse water.
The most modern of these solutions is rainwater harvesting, where the water you collect from rainwater is then filtered for use in your home.
A tank is installed at the base of your home, where the water is treated and collected for you to use as freely as you do with your current water supplier.
This incredible change has seen many people decide to build eco homes from scratch, as it was the missing piece in the puzzle to become completely self sufficient on all that Mother Nature has to offer.
Windows may be the last thing on your mind when it comes to innovation, but the glazing industry has it’s eyes on the ball when it comes to making improvements.
Putting all the knowledge they have about windows into one project, has seen the evolution from double glazed windows to now triple glazed windows.
Reducing heat loss and noise pollution, triple glazing has seen many people become more comfortable in their homes, and improved those dreaded heating bills that come through after a long cold winter.
We pride ourselves on providing this service, as we’ve seen first hand how much it can improve people’s lives and benefit their home life.
When you’re cold and fed-up in your own home, you know that something has to change, and that’s where triple glazing has made the difference.
To us it’s no surprise that triple glazing has made it onto so many home improvement lists, because the investment truly pays off.
Even if you’re looking to improve your home for selling, it can be the cherry on top of the cake for any potential buyers.
Just when you thought the glazing industry didn’t have anything else up it’s sleeve to help you improve your home, along comes Thermo Seal Technology.
It may sound rather scientific with all those big words, but in a nutshell it’s improved the process of window fitting with a stronger, more durable product.
Where once silicone would take time and professional precision to apply to the window frame, the new Thermo Seal Technology is a simple tape adhesive which packs a real punch!
Not only is it weather resistant against hurricanes, but it also improves heat loss, noise pollution, is fire resistant and takes less time to apply.
It’s the golden product in our service portfolio, and it’s certainly making an impression.
With none of that horrible smell that comes with silicone, and the reduced fitting time, it means that when we come to fit windows with Thermo Seal Technology, we have more time to talk you through the care of your windows, and the full range of benefits you’re now going to see.
It may be small but it’s definitely mighty.
Multi Purpose Furniture
We may all wish to make our bricks and mortar work harder for our money, but we can’t forget about the inside.
Despite the home gadgets that help us cook quicker and clean better, the biggest change on the inside has been the increase in multi purpose furniture.
As our lives become increasingly busy, and our bank balance not always on our side, the benefits of functional furniture has meant that you only need to invest in one piece and it can work in more than one way.
As much as we despise the hours we’ve spent pouring over the instructions of flat packed furniture, we know that it can give you more space in your home, and reduce the clutter that can soon collate when you’ve got a family.
If you’re looking to add some innovations to your home, talk to our knowledgeable team today about the Triple Glazing and Thermo Seal Technology that we can provide.