Should I get external wall insulation on cavity walls?
Is retrofitting my uninsulated cavity wall enough? There are obvious reasons for insulating a solid brick property with external insulation. Houses built before around 1930’s were constructed with a single skin of bricks. While nice to look at and very much…
CIGA – An interview with Gerry Miller – the CEO
Cavity wall insulation is one of the most popular energy saving solutions available since it is relatively cheap to do but the resulting savings are pretty substantial. It is currently getting a lot of bad press here with installers not installing…
What is the difference between cavity wall insulation and solid wall insulation?
This can be a little confusing, so let’s take a look at the two main types of insulation for your walls and when they are applicable. What is a cavity wall? Cavity walls were developed in the first half of…
Do you need to insulate between flats?
Here’s a question we get called about all the time! Should you insulate party walls or floors? Does it make a difference or are you just wasting money? Floor and Ceiling Insulation Let’s say for argument sake you live in…
CIGA guarantee – is it worth the paper it is written on?
It is fair to say that the cavity wall insulation industry has taken a bit of a hammering over recent weeks. Lively lunchtime debates have taken place over the radio regarding the merits of cavity wall insulation but it was…
How building regulations have changed over time
How building regulations have tightened up over the last 50 years We often talk about U-values here at TheGreenAge – these have changed considerably over the years as building regulations were bought in to help improve the energy efficiency of…
Why should landlords make their properties efficient?
Many landlords out there don’t really care about the property they are renting, as long as they get their rent money, but there are several reasons why you should take a look at some energy saving options: Regulations coming in…
Can I get free cavity wall insulation in rural areas?
If you live in an urban area, you have probably had someone knock on your door and offer you free cavity wall and loft insulation. If you live out in the country, it is sometimes easy to be out of…
Can I get cavity wall insulation for my flat?
Can you get cavity wall insulation if you live in a flat? It is an often asked question at Green Deal Assessments, but the answer is not really straight forward. You live in a flat or maisonette, it has cavity…
Get big grants for wall insulation across London!
Interested in getting your walls insulated? Did you know that 35% of heat is lost through the walls of a property! By insulating the walls, you can dramatically decrease the amount of heat loss, and in doing so you should…