editor’s letter
Welcome
Last month, just a couple of days after we sent our annual heating special edition to print, Rishi Sunak made his announcement that the proposed boiler ban, long scheduled for 2025, will now be pushed back to 2035. This is a confusing message for homeowners, especially as the rollout of heat pumps seems to be increasingly picking up pace. But the self build community continues to stay ahead of the game, understanding the importance of a fabric first approach that reduces the need for heavy reliance on a heating system. If you’re trying to navigate heating options, then we’ve got you covered with an industry insight into the recent boiler ban delay (page 11), the best heating tech setups for small homes (page 95) and why radiators are still a great solution for new builds (page 66). Plus, how to upgrade loft insulation (page 69) and making use of old fireplaces (page 78).