Articles by Argile

On site, a wall's performance isn't a matter of feel but a simple number that speaks for itself. Reading a U-value correctly means knowing where losses occur, comparing two solutions without error, and justifying your choices to the client in clear terms. With a few reference points, you save time when quoting and secure the result once the wall is closed up.

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In your energy retrofit projects, saving time should never come at the expense of quality. When files pile up one after another, well-tuned advanced features can make your calculations more reliable, smooth out exchanges and secure your deliverables. The idea is simple: help you move faster while keeping full control over every technical choice.

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When you renovate an old wall, the real challenge is gaining comfort without trapping moisture in the masonry. With a well-proportioned lime and hemp mix, you can smooth out walls, improve the sensation of warmth and keep walls that breathe, without overengineering it. That gives you a simple, coherent and durable solution to offer your clients.

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Your customers want to use their solar electricity in the evening, without depending on the grid. With a properly sized home storage system, you turn a daytime surplus into real comfort and visible savings. The right choice hinges on usage, power demand and available space, not on a marketing promise.

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With stone walls, you don't play sorcerer's apprentice. For you as a tradesperson, the real challenge is keeping the wall healthy, without blocking moisture or creating hidden condensation, while still gaining comfort. Before choosing a build-up, check the condition of the joints, rising damp, and ventilation. A good solution respects the "breathability" of the old building, and saves you from costly callbacks.

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When a client is torn between two options, you need facts, not memories. Being able to pull up in one click what was simulated, when, and with which parameters protects your pricing and avoids pointless back-and-forth. And when versions evolve, a clear comparison helps you explain the gaps, keep a coherent job-site logic, and quickly settle on the right calculation method.

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On a poorly set domestic hot water (DHW) system, the health risk arrives fast. As a tradesperson, your value is delivering safe hot water production without overconsuming or tweaking settings blindly. Temperature, heat maintenance, circulation, draw-off points, every detail matters on site and in maintenance. With a clear method and robust settings, you secure the installation and avoid callbacks.

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When you're doing external wall insulation with a rendered finish, everything comes down to the details. Substrate flatness, layout, mechanical fixing, treatment of singular points, each step protects your project from cracks and rework. With a clear method and clean finishes, you gain perceived quality and long-term peace of mind.

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When you're managing a building, every dwelling counts, and so does time. Centralising the information, tracking the work, and keeping a clear view of the units saves you from oversights, back-and-forths, and clients chasing you for updates. With simple organisation, you gain fluidity on the job, without losing your professional standards.

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On a job site, every minute counts. With an app on your phone, you take measurements, snap photos, note the warning points, and prepare a clean diagnosis without chasing after a notebook or a laptop. The result: standardized site visits, secured recommendations, and time saved on follow-up, from the first survey through to the quote.

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When a heat pump keeps short-cycling, efficiency drops and wear speeds up. By adding a properly sized volume of storage water, you smooth out the cycles, stabilize the flow temperature and gain comfort, without tinkering with the controls. Getting it right comes down to a few simple choices, set from the moment of installation.

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Between an internal lining and a continuous external envelope, the performance threshold does not move: Approved Document L asks for the same renovated wall U-value either way. What moves is façade access, junction detailing, moisture behaviour inside the wall and the floor area you take off the client. The method is decided at the survey, not in the catalogue.

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