Free insulation for low income households

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government scheme making large energy suppliers responsible for installing home efficiency measures. This aims to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, by installing free insulation for those who need it most. Although…
Micafil Loose Fill loft insulation

Someone asked us this week whether or not Micafil loft insulation is worth installing. Micafil is different to most loft insulation in that it is loose fill – i.e. instead of coming in a big roll, this insulation comes as…
Loft insulation case study – Richmond London

Yesterday, The GreenAge team went to help a local resident with her loft insulation. Normally we would recommend a local installer to carry out the works but the resident was very keen to get the loft insulation in place before…
Should I get spray foam insulation?

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has been around for decades as a relatively cheap and quick to install type of insulation. Typically applied to the roof and walls of the attic, once sprayed, it expands and hardens. It has to be…
The comprehensive guide to loft insulation

We have written loads of blog posts about loft insulation over the years. Here we’ve gathered them together to give you a one stop guide and hopefully answer all the questions you may have! Why should I insulate my roof space?…
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: It will be done by the…
A new homeowner’s guide to saving energy

What are the best ways to save energy? So you’ve recently bought your first home. It can seem like there’s loads of stuff you’re suddenly expected to know about saving energy. Don’t feel overwhelmed! Most of it’s pretty straightforward. Small changes…
Using sheep wool to insulate my loft

Using sheep wool to insulate my loft – a case study Loft insulation is one of the easiest ways to save money on your energy bills- so when we moved in to our new house, it was one of the first…
How much does it cost to insulate an attic?

So you want to insulate you loft space or attic? It is a wise move – around 30% of the heat in your home is lost through the roof, so insulating that space in between is going to really save…
Can I insulate my sloping ceiling?

If you have a loft, it is easy to insulate the joists or the rafters. It is something you can even DIY if you want to. Often however, people have a sloping ceiling, with no loft space at all. This…