ᐅ Gas Price Increase Effective January 1, 2022

Hangman schrieb:

That causes problems with the dew point, and so on.

Only if it’s not done correctly.

Hangman schrieb:

With ceilings and sloping roofs, there are different issues again.

Both have been done in older buildings before. And of course — no renovation goes completely without problems.

Hangman schrieb:

because wooden beam ceilings lack sufficient stability and load-bearing capacity.

There are lightweight construction systems that work on any floor. Or, if it’s not completely tight on space, there are also systems that build up much thinner than conventional underfloor heating and weigh about half as much.
So it is often possible and offers many advantages.

Hangman schrieb:

Converting an older building sensibly to low-temperature heating and a heat pump is really not easy.

True. But usually it can be done and pays off. Of course, my 85-year-old grandmother won’t do it anymore. And of course, I wouldn’t do it anymore if the house is going to be demolished in 20 years anyway. Everyone else will sooner or later have no choice but to adapt, or accept correspondingly high electricity costs. Although that’s changing — ten years ago, there were no heat pumps capable of supply temperatures over 50°C (122°F). The new R290 models can all deliver 70°C (158°F) without an electric heater.

Edit: Sorry, I got off-topic again. On the subject:
I occasionally watch the oil price, and after a strong rise, it has stabilized for about four weeks now. Is there something similar to be observed with the (average, not new customer) gas price? Are there good charts available anywhere?

Deliverer schrieb:

Criticism is only justified (completely rightly) if someone is STILL installing something new now. There is no excuse for that anymore.

And this:

would already help now. Besides, there are also walls, ceilings, and sloped roof areas that could potentially be used as surfaces if the floor is not suitable.

No, criticism is never okay. That is eco-dictatorship. Just like using gender-neutral language and banning certain traditional names. No one has the right to dictate or impose dogmatically how others should live, speak, love, or believe.

And yet it has always been done everywhere. For various reasons. Whether you like it or not.

I know that, but I keep speaking out against it because I hope that someone will eventually think it over and ask themselves, what am I actually doing, who do I think I am?

ypg schrieb:

@Nordlys I know… who else?

We will only be in the new house in about 12 months.

Steffi33 schrieb:

@Benutzer200

Hmm... I agree with you. So far, this hasn’t really been an issue for us, but it probably should be. Unfortunately, now is the wrong time for a price lock, isn’t it?

The main supplier is usually local, and I think it’s good to support jobs in our own region. We mostly stick with the main suppliers, even if it’s financially less advantageous. I like knowing that the offices are nearby and the staff live in the region as well.