At Cala, we understand that heating is an important component for your new home. That's why we have partnered with top-of-the-line heating system manufacturers to ensure you get the most efficient and reliable service possible.
Gas-free heating systems are being trialled across several of our developments across Scotland and England. With these heating systems, you can be sure that your home is kept warm and comfortable throughout the year - whilst reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Find out more about what gas-free heating systems Cala are trialling on several of our sites across Scotland and England.
Air source heat pumps are fully electric and extract heat from the surrounding environment, operating efficiently even in low temperatures to provide both hot water and heating throughout the home. They use the same kind of technology that keeps a fridge or freezer cool – but in reverse.
A ground source heat pump is an energy efficient way to keep your home warm. It draws renewable thermal energy stored in underground pipes and transfers it into hot water for your house - providing warmth for radiators, underfloor heating, hot water cylinders and even taps.
Underfloor heating is an attractive heating option for your home, with two main forms; electric systems and water-based systems. Electric underfloor heating uses cables to produce gentle warmth that radiates upwards, while water systems use pipes set in the floor which circulates heated liquid throughout - making it ideal as either supplementary or a primary heat source.
An exhaust air heat pump (EAHP) is a highly efficient system for heating your home. It uses the warm, stale air that the mechanical ventilation heat recovery component draws out, to generate energy and bring it around the home via ducting. This eliminates the need for costly, wet central heating such as radiators or underfloor heating. In addition, an EAHP can be used to provide hot water through storage in a cylinder connected directly with taps, showers and baths.
Cala has installed gas-free heating systems where gas was not available on site for the past decade, and our commitment to end the use of gas in all of our homes has seen us roll out alternative heating systems across several developments more recently. However, for existing or under construction sites, gas-free heating systems might not be in operation.
Customers should speak with their sales consultant and read the specifications for their chosen development to see what green technology is available and suitable for their home.
To find out more about Cala’s goals, check out our sustainability page.
