Chris Hedges

Chris is the Senior Marketer at ThermoSphere and brings over 20 years’ experience in marketing, 8 of those within the built environment. He has an equal blend of creativity and analytical scrutiny with the belief that electric has a huge part to play in reducing carbon emissions.

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Expert Tips for Installing Electric Underfloor Heating

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Expert Tips for Installing Electric Underfloor Heating

With the colder months approaching, many of us will be planning to turn the heating on or looking at new ways of heating our rooms cost effectively....

Next-gen heating technologies pique consumers’ interests

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Next-gen heating technologies pique consumers’ interests

We recently published a report looking at attitudes towards decarbonisation within the construction industry. The findings are revealing… There’s...

How thick is underfloor heating?

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How thick is underfloor heating?

When looking into installing underfloor heating, ‘how thick is underfloor heating?’ ranks in the top three of the most common questions asked. There...

The best natural stone to use with underfloor heating

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The best natural stone to use with underfloor heating

When it comes to choosing between ceramic or porcelain tiles and natural stone it used to be an easier decision because if you wanted the authentic...

Supplementary heating when no oil or gas is available

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Supplementary heating when no oil or gas is available

James Warlow is an Architectural Technologist living in Norfolk and has a career spanning nearly 47 years in architecture. James lives in a 3-bedroom...

The pros and cons of electric radiators

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The pros and cons of electric radiators

The way we heat our homes continues to feature heavily in the news and it doesn’t look like it will disappear anytime soon. When ‘Googling’ home...

How to install electric underfloor heating: A guide for a DIYer

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How to install electric underfloor heating: A guide for a DIYer

Electric underfloor heating is a simple and effective heating system to install in both retrofit and new build projects. Any competent DIYer can do...

Heat Pumps & Direct Electric Heating – a partnership to net zero

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Heat Pumps & Direct Electric Heating – a partnership to net zero

If you search for information on heat pumps via Google or any other search engine, you will see a mass of opinion. Some articles claim heat pumps to...

Where can I buy ThermoSphere electric heating? Can I buy from you?

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Where can I buy ThermoSphere electric heating? Can I buy from you?

You are probably wondering why we are writing a blog post on this. It seems a bit bizarre right? Actually, we love to ensure we answer every question...

A NEW smarter water heating alternative - Product launch

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A NEW smarter water heating alternative - Product launch

How many times a day have you needed to run water, just waiting for it to get hot? It’s a massive waste! In fact, in the UK, we waste 65.5bn litres...

9 tips to save electricity and reduce your energy bill

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9 tips to save electricity and reduce your energy bill

There’s no denying it, prices for both gas and electricity have gone up significantly. Following an announcement by Ofgem in February 2022 about...

What’s the best underfloor heating to use in kitchens?

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What’s the best underfloor heating to use in kitchens?

Kitchens are usually the most used living spaces in any home and are often not just for cooking but for entertaining in too. For the ‘heart of the...

What’s the best underfloor heating for living rooms and lounges?

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What’s the best underfloor heating for living rooms and lounges?

In the latest Home Improvement Trends Report 2022 by Rated People, the perceived value that underfloor heating adds to a home is a whopping £12,290....

What’s the best underfloor heating for conservatories?

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What’s the best underfloor heating for conservatories?

Underfloor heating is a brilliantly versatile heating system that can be installed in any room in a home…including conservatories.

How to save more water at home - 7 top tips

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How to save more water at home - 7 top tips

Over the last couple of years awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions has intensified. From the UK Government’s drive to ban gas boilers in...

Is electric underfloor heating worth it?

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Is electric underfloor heating worth it?

You may have experienced the sheer joy and comfort of underfloor heating at a friend’s or neighbour’s house. You may have also been told about the...

The best way to heat your home which is kinder to the environment?

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The best way to heat your home which is kinder to the environment?

The subject of domestic heating continues to be a popular subject. From the inevitable increase in fuel bills to the contribution of home heating on...

The best underfloor heating for wooden floors

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The best underfloor heating for wooden floors

What’s the best underfloor heating for wooden floors? The popularity of underfloor heating continues to rise for both new build and renovation...

Bathroom design trends for 2022 – the ones we actually like

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Bathroom design trends for 2022 – the ones we actually like

Bathroom design trends – When you ‘Google’ bathroom design trends for 2022 you’ll see a huge number of blog posts highlighting a wide range of...

What you need to know before installing electric underfloor heating

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What you need to know before installing electric underfloor heating

So, you’ve completed all of your research and decided that electric underfloor heating is the best fit for your new project. Great! What are the next...

Why removing insulation from underfloor heating is costing homeowners

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Why removing insulation from underfloor heating is costing homeowners

I recently asked our wonderful Customer Experience team what were the typical questions asked by homeowners when they called us. Unsurprisingly, one...

Can you use electric underfloor heating under carpet?

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Can you use electric underfloor heating under carpet?

When you think of underfloor heating, the first thing that most likely comes to mind is heating a tiled floor in a bathroom or wet room. However,...

The top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022

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The top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022

Who are the top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022? Straight off the bat, you may be thinking ‘Why is a British manufacturer of electric...

What is the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating?

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What is the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating?

What is the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating? When it comes to the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating, there are so many to...

Underfloor Heating vs Radiators – What’s better?

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Underfloor Heating vs Radiators – What’s better?

When it comes to heating your home, there are a wide variety of options to choose from. Radiators are one of the most common ways to do it and the...