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Should I Replace My Boiler With a Heat Pump?
Gas boilers have been the way millions of people in the UK have been heating their homes for decades. However, with the current climate crisis and targets to reach net zero, heat pumps are slowly becoming the favourable way to heat homes. With government funding currently available to help with
Benefits of Double Glazing During the Summer
Double glazing is known to have many benefits during the cold winter periods such as keeping your home warm. However, it is just as beneficial in the summer months. With summer fast approaching in Scotland you may want to consider investing in or upgrading your double glazing as experts predict this
Is 2024 the Time to Invest in Solar Panels?
Solar power is becoming increasingly popular with last year being a record year for heat pumps and solar panels in Scottish homes and businesses. The vast majority of MCS installations registered last year were solar panels, at nearly 26,000. This is a 174% increase from 2020 when just over 9,000
Signs Your Windows Need Replaced
Double glazing units in windows, doors and conservatories can typically last between 20 and 35 years before needing to be replaced. However, some factors can affect their lifespan. The lifespan of double glazing can be prolonged with the right maintenance and care. However, it can also be shortened due to
What Is a Solar Battery?
When investing in solar panels, you want to get the most out of your money and the energy you are generating. This is why you may also want to invest in a solar battery. Solar batteries help you make the most out of your money and the electricity your solar
How Much Can You Save With Double Glazing?
All properties lose heat through their windows, but there are ways to minimise the loss of heat, as well as the money in your pocket – such as double glazing. According to the UK Government, around 18% of heat loss happens through our windows. Heat is lost twice as quickly
The History of Heat Pumps: The Future Solution to Heating Our Homes
Heat pumps are one of the most effective and cost efficient heating sources to date. They are a great way to not only reduce your energy bills but also your carbon footprint. They work by taking heat from the ground or the air that surrounds a building and increasing its
Are Solar Panels Worth It in Scotland?
Around 142,000 homes in Scotland have had solar panels installed to date according to the most recent figures from Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Solar power is becoming increasingly popular with last year being a record year for heat pumps and solar panels in Scottish homes and businesses. The vast majority
Free Funding to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
At Homeshield Scotland we help provide homeowners with ways to make their homes more energy efficient. We have been successful in helping our customers through the process of applying for government funding for renewables through Home Energy Scotland who are funded by the Scottish Government. This grant allows for up