Energy efficiency

Everyone wants to save money on utility bills

That process is easy with a Dan-Wood house because superb thermal insulation, energy-saving external doors, triple-glazed windows and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery comes as standard. You can then supplement this with other energy-saving options including heating and hot water installations.

Insulation

The frame on a Dan-Wood house is 180mm thick and filled with highly insulating material. Additional insulation which is 120mm thick is added on the external walls enabling heat to be effectively retained in your house. (If you like the technical stuff, this is equal to a heat transfer coefficient of U=0.12 W/m² K).

Internal walls have enhanced sound-proofing, and also offer additional thermal control between rooms.

The roof can be covered with either concrete tiles, clay pantiles or slates. Again, the roof sections are superbly insulated with 300mm mineral wool.

Renewables

At Dan-Wood we are committed to using energy-efficient and environmentally friendly systems to heat your home and provide hot water.

Heat Pumps

Our standard offer includes an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), which is installed outside. Heat pumps work by absorbing energy from the air, ground, surface and underground water, and transferring it into your home. A ground source heat pump (GSHP) absorbs energy from the ground to heat your home. An air source heat pump (ASHP) uses atmospheric air as an energy source. This is quite a cost-effective solution, as air is easily accessible. A heat pump will provide 75% of heating from its ‘free-of-charge’ natural resource, with only 25% coming from your utilities provider.

Photovoltaic Panels (PV panels)

PV panels convert the sun’s rays into electricity which can be used to power household electricity and appliances. The panels don’t need direct sunlight to work – they will still generate electricity on cloudy days. A typical 3.5kWp system can generate around 3,000 kilowatt hours of electricity a year – this is equal to about 75% of a typical household’s electricity needs. It could save you around £645 a year* – plus it saves over a tonne of carbon dioxide. *based on a 3.5kWp solar PV system eligible for a generation tariff of 15.44p/kWh.

Other energy options

Dan-Wood can also offer gas as an energy solution, however this is not included in the standard offer. Solar panels, which convert the sun’s rays into energy, can also be installed, but only when gas is the energy source

Ventilation

Every time you open a window to ventilate a room, there’s a huge loss of heat, which counteracts any savings.

At Dan-Wood, efficient mechanical ventilation units and heat recovery systems come as standard. This means that outside air is sucked into the house into a ventilation unit. It is then heated and flows to the inside of the house. Used air from rooms is collected and returned outside using the same system in reverse.

It means no loss of energy – and rooms which are always 100% fresh!

Why Dan-Wood is a leader in energy-efficient homes

When you choose a Dan-Wood home, you're investing in more than just a beautiful living space—you're choosing a future of lower bills and higher comfort. Our commitment to energy efficiency is at the heart of our prefabricated homes, setting a new standard for modern construction. We integrate state-of-the-art technology and superior materials to ensure your home is not only sustainable but also incredibly economical to run.

Every Danwood house is meticulously engineered to achieve maximum thermal performance. The standard use of a modern Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) for heating and an advanced Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system ensures a constant supply of fresh air while minimizing heat loss. This clever combination drastically reduces your dependence on traditional energy sources, leading to significant long-term savings. Our homes are built with exceptional insulation, including a thick frame, additional external insulation, and a robust roof layer, which makes them highly resistant to temperature fluctuations. This, combined with triple-glazed windows, creates an airtight, energy-efficient building envelope.

Opting for a Dan-Wood home means choosing a lifestyle that is both environmentally friendly and financially smart. Our homes are designed to meet or exceed low-energy building standards, making them a perfect fit for anyone looking for a sustainable and cost-effective living solution.

Energy efficiency

Everyone wants to save money on utility bills

Insulation

Renewables

Heat Pumps

Photovoltaic Panels (PV panels)

Other energy options

Ventilation

Why Dan-Wood is a leader in energy-efficient homes

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Energy efficiency

Insulation

Renewables

Heat Pumps

Photovoltaic Panels (PV panels)

Other energy options

Ventilation

Free catalogue