Download Home User Guide - Markey Construction

3.1 Environmental Strategy & Design Features
3.1.1 Air Source Heat Pump
3.1.2 Prefabricated Timber Frame
3.1.3 Low-E Glass
3.1.4 Certified Timber
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3.2 Energy Usage
3.2.1 Energy Performance Certificates
3.2.2 Details of EU labeling scheme for white goods
3.2.3 Low energy lighting
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3.3 Water Usage
3.3.1 Sanitary Ware
3.3.2 Using the shower
3.3.3 Water saving measures and tips
3.3.4 External water use and efficiency
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3.4 Waste & Recycling
3.4.1 Your household refuse and recycling service
3.4.2 Collection day changes
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Brown bin garden waste collection
How the scheme works
Sign up (new customers) and get a year's subscription for £36.
3.4.3 Information on recycling bins and their location
3.4.4 WRAP
3.4.5 Recycling
3.4.6 Bulky Waste Collection
3.4.7 Household Recycling Centres (HRC’s)
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3.5 Sustainable DIY
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3.6 Tips for making the best use of your Home
3.6.1 General
3.6.4 Minimising Condensation
3.6.5 Care of Kitchen
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3.7 Emergency Information
3.7.1 General
3.7.2 Electrical
3.7.3 Plan Your Escape
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3.8 Links, References & Further Information
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PART FOUR
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4.0 Site and Surroundings
4.1.1 Places to Visit
4.1.2 Train
4.1.3 Bus Route
4.1.4 Park & Ride Schemes
4.1.5 Cycle paths
4.1.6 Car Hire
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4.2 Local Amenities
4.2.1 Responsible Purchasing
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