Articles by Argile

Between a small studio and a house with two bathrooms, the right sizing for the tank and generator can quickly shift. The S, M, L and XL draw-off profiles exist precisely to match domestic hot water production to real usage, without overconsuming or risking a cold shower. Mastering them protects your job sites and your quotes, with a simple, recognised method.

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When you're trying to hit a thermal performance target without blowing up the insulated surface area, the geometry of the building already does part of the job. A simple volume, close to a cube, limits the walls in contact with the outside, and so the losses and the thermal bridges to treat, for a job that's easier to read and often more profitable. That helps you frame your choices on insulation, windows and heating faster, without unnecessary overkill.

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When you're looking for where heat is escaping, you need a simple benchmark that sums up envelope losses without drowning you in ten different values. A good overall indicator helps you prioritize quickly, insulation, joinery, thermal bridges, and clearly explain your choices to the client. The payoff: clearer quotes and better-targeted work from the very first visit.

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When a client asks you for a quick estimate, you don't have time to redo ten calculations by hand. With automated calculations, you gain consistency, limit oversights, and can move faster from the site survey to a clear proposal. The idea is simple: you keep control of the assumptions, and the tool does the heavy lifting, always the same way. The result is fewer back-and-forths, and technical decisions that are easier to justify to the client.

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A renovation that "works" shows up on the bills… as long as you compare like with like. By setting up simple, regular readings (heating, DHW, ventilation), you turn the client's impressions into concrete proof, and you quickly spot a setting or a habit that's eating into the gains. It's also a great way to showcase your work, without jargon or an over-engineered system.

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On a renovation job, the right decision often hinges on a single assumption. To save time and secure your margins, compare several options for work, budget, and schedule, and see right away what holds up. When the client hesitates, you stay in control with a clear view of the impacts. You move forward with more confidence, and turn uncertainty into concrete choices.

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A discrepancy of just a few m³ can quickly skew a sizing calculation and cost you time on site or at the office. With Argile, you get a clear method for defining the part of a dwelling that is actually heated, room by room, and for justifying your choices without getting lost in the details. That's how you make your quotes more reliable and get to the essentials faster.

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On site, describing surfaces well saves time at every step: measurements, quotes, material choices, and consistency across work packages. Structured data entry helps you avoid gaps between walls, floors, and roofs, and keep a clear record as the project moves forward. You spend less time cross-checking, more time producing accurate work, from the first survey to sign-off.

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When you size a window, a few millimetres of frame can change the real performance of the job. As the tradesperson, it's in your interest to get the frame right from the measurement stage, because it affects the usable glazed area, the thermal bridges around the perimeter, and therefore the calculation result. With a simple approach, you secure your choices and avoid unpleasant surprises at inspection or at the end of the job.

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On a job site, an insulated network is rarely visible, but its effect on losses and final comfort is felt immediately. Between an insulated circuit and one left bare, overall efficiency can shift quickly, especially as runs get longer or the spaces they pass through are unheated. The right efficiency table helps you cost it cleanly and settle the question without unnecessary debate.

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Between the site visit, photos, measurements and the quote, every back-and-forth costs you time and sometimes oversights. A simple digital process, followed by your teams on site and in the office alike, helps you capture information from the very first visit and turn out quotes faster, without losing quality. The result: fewer follow-ups, more signed jobs.

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When a client complains of uneven comfort, the problem often lies less with the generator than with the radiators, underfloor heating or fan coil units in front of you. Reading their performance correctly means choosing the right water regimes, sizing accurately and avoiding callbacks. The result: you secure comfort room by room, without overconsumption or endless adjustments.

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