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Infra-deco has given domes-tic heating in Tenerife a com-pletely innovative option: a decorative infrared heater.Heating in the Canaries? Admittedly, at first that sounds like a crazy idea, but those who have been living here for a long time know that heating can be necessary.It all depends on where you live - on which island, at what altitude, north or south? How you live - with many exterior walls or some linked to another property, facing north or facing south? What time of the year? How sensitive is the individual? And quite frankly, even in the Canaries, it can be quite cool in the winter when the sun is not shining. That’s when the living room isn’t quite so cosy, but rather fresh instead.That is precisely why Infra-deco infrared heating is the perfect solution. Their alu-minium infrared heaters are available in three sizes to suit areas of 12 to 28 square metres, with an electricity con-sumption of 400 to 750 watts per unit. The heating elements are manufactured in Germany and are TÜV tested for environ-mental safety. Infra-deco pro-vides quality work, with a five year warranty which promises security. In Tenerife the heaters are made of powder-coated alu-minium. Heating with infrared is not expensive: if the heating runs for around five hours a day, which is quite a lot for the Canaries, each radiator costs

30 to 56 cents a day, depend-ing on the size.

Arguments for infrared

Radiated heat is as pleasant as a tiled stove, and it heats up the entire room, preventing damp walls and mould forma-tion. Compared with conven-tional heaters, you can save 40 to 60 per cent on your heating costs. The heater is silent, maintenance-free, easy to install and, above all, mobile. This means that if you are a tenant, they can just be attached to a wall or ceiling

with a few hooks and can be easily removed when you move home. This heating method does not dry out the air and is suitable for allergy suffer-ers. Best of all, it is not only functional and efficient, but also very decorative. Painted pictures, works of art created with airbrush technology or your favourite photo can be applied to the heating ele-ments. Each unit is individu-ally designed and very attrac-tive. In the summer it is just a decoration, but it becomes a heating system in the win-ter - the perfect combination.

If you do not want to hang the heater on a wall or ceiling, you can opt for a mobile version which can simply be rolled into the room you are in. New in the range are standing tables with an infrared supporting pil-lar. This variant is a good idea especially for restaurateurs as it is ideal for guests who sit outside, and their feet stay warm and they are happy!You can find more information about this at Infra-deco or at the open day on December 3 from 10am to 6pm. Those who buy on this day will receive a 20 per cent discount. n

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Infra-decoPlaza Toronjil 4Las Rosas (between Guargacho and Las Galletas)Tel: 922 09 94 78Mobile: 626 166 046www.infra-deco.es

Sub-contractors:TENERIFE NORTHMercado Manus, Carretera Provincial, Santa Úrsula. Tel: 672 811 069GRAN CANARIA SOUTHLuz & Deco, Calle Colombia 55, El Tablero. Tel: 670 546 554LANZAROTEWolfgang Merz. Tel: 636 876 554LA PALMAThomas Pabst. Tel: 654 322 700

The latest design – a standing table with infrared pillar – which was presented by Infra-Deco at Exposaldo in Santa Cruz

Even a painting can become a heating system

Watertight roofing is key to maintaining warmth and dryness

on a bungalow and it works wonderfully. The conservatory can on the one hand become a wind-sheltered seating area, perfect for an evening drink, party or a reading session, while on the other hand it heats the house. The sun-shine warms up the conserv-atory and this heat is passed to the living room behind it.” This option is creative, aes-thetic, efficient and functional at the same time. For anyone who still wants a conventional heating sys-tem, the constructor recom-mends heating panels from Schlüter®Ditra-Heat-E. These are individually installed pan-els that heat the floor or walls.

They occupy very little space and are very flexible to use. It makes sense in many areas of the Islands, in the moun-tains or in the north, to think about structural investments like these, because it is not only more cosy, but in the long term you will also be protect-ing your house or apartment from mould formation and avoidable damage. The constructor Dieter Krause Ossi can be contacted on 670 739 588; Michael Muranka on 630 782 941; and M. Eis-en’s roofing business can be reached on 630 429 793. Alternatively, email: m.eisen@freenet.de, and www.kemper-system.com.