Renovation solutions for private housing

Regardless whether it is a planned improvement or unexpected HVAC issues prompt the renovation of the heating, cooling or ventilation system, selecting the right home renovation solution is a must. A house renovation is, after all, a great opportunity to future-proof the HVAC system and ensure indoor climate comfort without compromising energy efficiency.

You might only want to replace old hydronic radiators with modern panel radiators or install electric radiators to boost the temperature whenever it’s needed. However, considering the zero carbon emission goals, it’s very likely that the existing heat source is updated to a modern condensing boiler or a heat pump and the flow temperatures of the system are lowered. In that case, it’s important to also review the distribution and the heat emitters during the renovation of a private home.

Especially in properly insulated buildings, house renovations present the ideal chance to invest in the future and switch to a low temperature heating system. That significantly reduces energy consumption, which saves money and reduces emissions. Compatible heat emitters such as modern (ultra-) low temperature panel radiators or fan convectors as well as surface heating systems are a great match. Moreover, linking all individual components to a user-friendly control system ensures a responsive heating and cooling system adapted to the occupants’ lifestyle.

Practical aspects of a home renovation, such as costs, time and effort might serve as a reason to postpone the project. However, not every house renovation needs to be large-scale and overly intense. Even with small interventions, you can already achieve great results. With regard to the heating system, for example, you can easily exchange older hydronic or electric radiators with modern, more efficient ones. This will lower the overall energy consumption, reducing both CO2 emissions and the energy bill. In which case it is important, however, to ensure the radiators are sized correctly for the rooms they are placed in.

If timing issues, budgetary or other reasons don’t allow for a complete house renovation, but you want to get a head start anyway, there are some simple interventions you can already do. Install a modern condensing boiler if a heat pump is not (yet) an option and combine this with low temperature radiators. Or install modern electric radiators. Both work equally well on energy generated from fossil fuels and sustainable resources. This way you already open the door to the use of renewable energy. Whenever time and budget do become available, the transition to a heat pump is all the easier with future-proof heat emitters already installed.

A major home renovation is a great opportunity to completely re-evaluate the HVAC system. Especially if the insulation is renewed or improved, it’s worth investing in a low temperature heating system that combines a heat pump with underfloor heating, low temperature radiators or fan convectors. This will increase indoor climate comfort and significantly lower energy consumption as well as annual heating costs. Particularly, when combined with modern user-friendly controls that help to optimise temperature control.