Village hall committees are increasingly prioritising energy efficiency and sustainability in their buildings, often dealing with draughty, challenging-to-heat spaces. Infrared heating systems offer a practical and straightforward solution for these community spaces transitioning to a greener, net-zero future. Unlike conventional heating methods that are costly to run, heat entire spaces indiscriminately, and require frequent maintenance, infrared systems provide efficient, zone-specific heating that adapts to varying usage patterns throughout the day.
Village Hall Heating Solutions
Village halls present unique heating challenges, particularly in older buildings lacking insulation. Typically featuring a main hall with lofty ceilings and smaller rooms of standard height, these spaces accommodate a variety of activities ranging from active to more relaxed sessions throughout the week. Conventional convection-based heating systems often struggle to meet these diverse needs by indiscriminately distributing hot air throughout the entire space.
In contrast, infrared heating systems offer a superior solution, efficiently warming areas with focused, controllable heat. They prove particularly effective in zones where heating needs fluctuate throughout the day, providing economic benefits and enhanced comfort. There are several advantages for infrared heating systems in village halls:
- Offers the ability to use your building year-round with a purpose-built heating solution
- Benefit from instant heat where needed without the need for pre-heating
- Take advantage of flexible mounting options and configuration options - for versatility in space planning according to your usage habits and weekly activity schedule
- Gain from easy-to-install, maintenance-free infrared heating systems with zero servicing obligations - ensuring uninterrupted comfort for your community activities
Best Way to Heat a Village Hall
- For High Ceilings: Utilise Quartz Shortwave Heaters to effectively warm larger spaces with tall ceilings or areas prone to draughts, ensuring efficient heat distribution without wastage whilst zoning areas where heat is required.
- For Smaller, Frequently Used Activity or Meeting Rooms: Opt for No Light Radiant Heaters such as Ceramic, Eclipse or Panel Heaters in rooms where gentler heat is required. This offers a comfortable warmth in areas where there are higher levels of activity sporadically e.g. yoga, ballroom dancing, bridge evenings etc.
- Optimise Control & Targeting: Using precise bracketry or advanced control systems such as time lag switches, PIR sensors and thermostats to maintain ambient temperatures intelligently, reducing energy usage while ensuring comfort for hall users throughout the day.
Professional specification and a FREE design service is available for village hall heating projects at Tansun. With extensive experience in heating historic and community buildings, we offer tailored solutions that meet the unique requirements of village halls.
For more in-depth guidance, our detailed whitepaper on heating community buildings is available upon request.
Grants for Village Halls
Looking for Village Hall Funding? The below list is intended as a research guide to illustrate some of the possible funding sources that may be currently available for you. It is advisable you should contact the funders directly to discuss your project and eligibility according to your requirements.
Tansun's expertise in providing tailored heating solutions ensures that village halls can benefit from reliable warmth, improved comfort, and reduced environmental impact. To discuss a transition to more efficient and sustainable heating solutions, contact our friendly team today.