Insulating the loft and floors
The most effective way to combat heat loss is certainly external wall insulation; however, loft and floor insulation is also crucial. The best way to tackle an insulation project is with a whole-house approach. Whilst 35% of heat loss is…
DIY Floor Insulation
Installing floor insulation yourself Not all home insulation work has to be carried out by a professional. It is fairly simple to do if you are a DIY enthusiast, and all the materials are available from your local DIY store.…
Introduction to floor insulation
Approximately 15% of heat in the home is lost through the floor, so insulating the floors of your home is a fantastic way to increase energy efficiency.
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 13 – Windows, Floors, Roofs, and More (The Insulation Masterclass Series Pt 4)
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…
5 reasons to get floor insulation
Often the forgotten aspect of home insulation, floor insulation is either hung under a suspended floor, or laid on top of the floor to create an insulating layer above the floor. Without further ado, here are our thoughts on why…
Introduction to floor insulation
Insulation is perhaps our most recommended energy saving measure. The investment is worth it to regulate the temperature of your home and it normally pays for itself in the savings it can makto energy bills. Floor insulation is an often-forgotten type,…
How can I soundproof my home?
Do you live on a busy road and traffic noise is keeping you awake at night? Are you fed up of listening to your neighbours arguing? Maybe you’ve heard enough of the dubious house music making its way through your floors…
How does insulation work?
As we head into the summer, this may seem like a strange time to be talking about insulating. However, summer is actually the best time to insulate your property. This is for two reasons: [list_circle] It will be done by…
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…