EPICURE Early Spring 2020
The Wellness Edition - we look at ways to live well in 2020, tips from traditional medicine and healthy dishes that still feel comforting. Plus, we interview chef Michael Caines, take a foodie trip to Santa Barbara. If you're planning your wedding this year, you'll love our special guide to local suppliers.
The Wellness Edition - we look at ways to live well in 2020, tips from traditional medicine and healthy dishes that still feel comforting. Plus, we interview chef Michael Caines, take a foodie trip to Santa Barbara. If you're planning your wedding this year, you'll love our special guide to local suppliers.
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<strong>EPICURE</strong> home & garden<br />
ROOF LANTERNS<br />
AND SKYLIGHTS<br />
Compared to windows of the same surface area, skylights and<br />
roof lanterns can increase light in a room by up to five times.<br />
They are particularly good in extensions and for channelling<br />
light to darker corners of the home and adding opportunities<br />
for ventilation. These additions are no longer considered just a<br />
luxury and can be used in a wide variety of scenarios:<br />
• In a loft extension, tucked beneath sloped rooflines, the<br />
presence of skylights may spell the difference between a bright,<br />
friendly space and a murky cave.<br />
• In a home built between closely adjoining neighbouring<br />
houses where overlooking might be an issue, skylights may<br />
be the best solution for introducing good natural light into<br />
rooms.<br />
• In a single storey house build or extension, built with an<br />
open floor plan, skylight shafts can bring much needed natural<br />
light into the centre of large spaces.<br />
Many of the issues experienced in the past of rooms<br />
overheating or being hard to clean have been mediated with<br />
a tranche of new technology, including glass panels with heat<br />
regulatory and storage abilities and self-cleaning glass.<br />
ENERGY<br />
EFFICIENCY<br />
Our homes are one of the biggest energy wasters out<br />
there and traditionally windows are the biggest energy<br />
leakage point, so with any renovation, it can really pay<br />
to invest in glass tech to ensure the best temperature<br />
regulation - creating huge savings down the line. We all<br />
know that double glazing is much more efficient than<br />
single, but newer technologies like triple glazing are<br />
making windows nearly as efficient at energy retention as<br />
the walls they are installed within.<br />
As well as the glass, it is important to do you research into<br />
frames and opt for the most airtight models.<br />
With great green credentials, triple glazed units have the<br />
added benefits of better thermal comfort, noise reduction<br />
and a reduced risk of condensation between panes – so<br />
for the self-builder or home improver looking for a<br />
premium finish with added benefits, it’s a natural choice.<br />
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