The Design thread

[tolman]

It looks like it has enough sharp corners to fend off most younger siblings.

[DougC]

B.B.C. - Damien Hirst gallery wins Riba Stirling Prize

[DougC]

B.B.C. - Tesla shows off solar roof tiles

[Scot Dutchy]

Not all roofing tiles look like those. Here none.

[DougC]

They may expand the product range.

[felltoearth]

Not all roofing tiles look like those. Here none.

Is that an objection?

[Scot Dutchy]

Not all roofing tiles look like those. Here none.

Is that an objection?

No. But it is not our standard roofing tile that's all.

[felltoearth]

I have yet to see anything standard in this thread, hence its title.

[Alan B]

Solar Roof Tiles - Images
They have been around for a little while with quite varied (and I think acceptable) designs (and varying efficiency).

[Scot Dutchy]

Solar Roof Tiles - Images
They have been around for a little while with quite varied (and I think acceptable) designs (and varying efficiency).

That is interesting Alan. We have just re-roofed our apartment block. We have sloping roof of 700 sq. metres. I am the chairperson of the owners association. We did think about solar panels but never found these. The problem is I dont know if these a approved roof tiles and what is their durability. Also maintenance costs? Our new roof will be maintenance free for at least 40 years.

[Alan B]

I only found out about these a few weeks ago. A bit more expensive than conventional solar panels but it could be the way to go eventually.

[Scot Dutchy]

I only found out about these a few weeks ago. A bit more expensive than conventional solar panels but it could be the way to go eventually.

I agree bur reliability and maintenance will be key matters.
All new housing estates here are not being connected to gas supplies. Relying on heat pumps and solar power. The electricity net is only a backup.

[Alan B]

No gas? I don't think I could cook without gas. Stir-fries won't be the same...

[The_Metatron]

No gas? I don't think I could cook without gas. Stir-fries won't be the same...

Dude. Seek you an induction hob. Superior to gas. WAY superior to all other forms of electric stoves.

[Alan B]

I have an induction hob. Use it for Chinese Hotpot. Hadn't considered it for actual frying.

[Scot Dutchy]

No gas? I don't think I could cook without gas. Stir-fries won't be the same...

Dude. Seek you an induction hob. Superior to gas. WAY superior to all other forms of electric stoves.

Very true and very safe.

[Alan B]

I'll have to have a chat with my Chinese friends to get their opinion.

Just realised, my Son is all induction in his kitchen. Must have a chat with him too.

Edit. Although while I've got gas (and being a bit of a 'stick-in-mud' ), I will probably stay with it. Got me thinking, though. Might try some experimenting.

[Scot Dutchy]

Induction is a long way from the old electric rings. I had one of those at one time. Impossible to cook on and always breaking down.

[Alan B]

Yeah. They never caught on with me. I've always been a 'dual-fuel' person - gas hob, electric oven.

[Scot Dutchy]

Yeah. They never caught on with me. I've always been a 'dual-fuel' person - gas hob, electric oven.

The same for me. I have had a combi-oven for the last 20 years and still going strong. It is a Bosch. It does not have a turning dish in the micro wave but a turning antenna with a fan assisted grill and oven. I would not be without it.