Why are my walls so cold?
It’s the chilly season, and we all know that means it’s time to turn up the thermostat and warm up our homes. But what if your walls seem to be leaching the heat from the room? What is the cause…
Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation (where appropriate) can radically decrease heat loss through walls during winter, however it requires professional installation.
Removing Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation can be done incorrectly When installed correctly, cavity wall insulation is a fantastic way to help lower your energy bills. The insulation will slow the movement of heat across the wall and therefore your home will stay…
Is Too Much Insulation Making My House Too Hot?
Insulation is a marvellous thing, it keeps us warmer in the winter and means lower energy bills. But with hot summers and extreme heatwaves, a lot of people worry that their insulation is trapping the heat in their homes and…
The Green Room: Episode 15 – Getting to Grips with U-Values
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them to explain the mysterious world of U-values? Oh yes, you guessed it, this week we delve even deeper into the wonderful world…
The Green Room: Episode 12 – Internal and Cavity Wall Insulation (The Insulation Masterclass Series Pt 3)
The Green Room: What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them all about external wall insulation? The second instalment of our Insulation Masterclass Series is all about those pesky solid walls and how…
How an Energy Efficient Home Can Save You Money
Want to save yourself some of that hard earned cash? You can start by making your home more energy efficient. There isn’t a human on this planet that doesn’t like to save money where they can, which is one…
Soundproofing with Insulation
Soundproofing and insulation go together like Ant and Dec (too soon?), and while insulation is something we’ve talked about endlessly here at the GreenAge, soundproofing has only come up a few times. The fact is, though, that they go hand…
The Problems with Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity Wall Insulation: How We Got to Where We Are Let us take you back in time to an unimaginably different world. It’s the late 18th century, we’re at war in America, plague fills the streets, you can still sees…
Is cavity wall insulation safe?
Most cavity wall insulation is perfectly safe – but it depends on the material used, and the quality of the workmanship. Modern retrofit cavity wall insulation methods pose no threat to those living in the home, but if your walls…