At this time of the year when people are not thinking about heating needs for the coming winter you will often find cheap radiators online.
Because traditional radiators have never gone out of fashion with the public, they are readily produced in modern styles. If you are going to buy online you should make sure that they carry the British Standard BS-EN422. You will have seen…
Towel radiators are the best type of radiator to have in your bathroom and utility rooms. This is because they will help to minimise the damp of which these rooms are prone. They will prevent towels from becoming musty and they will help t…
There is some evidence that the Chinese knew about the properties of chromium a couple of thousand years ago and used it to harden their weapons of spears and knives. The western world didn’t catch up till the eighteenth century and discov…
Radiator valves are the most important feature of a radiator. They control the amount of water that comes in and out of the radiator, therefore having complete control over the heat output. Given that the whole point of a radiator is to pr…
If you’re buying new radiators for your home, it is important that you undertake the correct research. Buying and installing incorrect radiators can cause big problems. For instance, it can interfere with the efficiency of the central heat…
Energy and gas prices are at an all-time high. The energy companies are promising cuts, but not until late February. With January 2015 set to be one of the coldest yet, it’s important that we stay as warm as possible, but equally as import…
There is a great comedy sketch in a film that in its day was very controversial where the question is asked about the Romans and what have they done for us? The answer of course is a great deal especially if you happened to live in what is…
There are many different types of radiator on the market; some are more efficient than others. It is important that consumers understand the things that affect efficiency, so that they can make the most informed choices when buying their n…
Damp can cause widespread problems in the bathroom. It can lead to black mould, which is hazardous to health. It can lead to structural problems with the property if the mould enters the timber and the walls. Damp can occur for many reason…
If you live in the UK, then, without a doubt, you have radiators. In the UK, you will have either a central heating system (a boiler and a collection of radiators) or storage heaters (standalone units that generally use electricity and are…
It’s important that your bathroom is warm and well aired. It is the dampest room in the house, and without adequate heat and air, mould can quickly develop and grow. This causes many problems, from unsightly black patches to dangerous spor…
Radiators are an essential feature of any building in the UK. Clearly, they help to keep us warm during the winter months, but most importantly, they keep the building warm and help to eliminate problems associated with moisture, such as d…
If you are looking to install a central heating system but are working with limited wall space then it can be tricky to know the best way to proceed. Often people with minimal wall space opt to place a radiator under a window ledge, as thi…
Once upon a time, installing new radiators into your home was a simple enough process. You paid someone to fit your central heating system and they placed white, rectangular shaped radiators into each room of your house. However, nowadays,…
Once upon a time, electric radiators were considered something of a waste of money; they used up a lot of energy and quite often failed to work when needed. Generally, they were used to supplement poor gas central heating and even then the…
The Designer Radiators Direct Company supplies a vast range of different manufacturers’ radiators and accessories with a fast all mainland UK delivery service. As well as supplying private individuals with one-off orders the company works …
