What is lagging and is it worth doing?
Most homes in the UK have a complex network of water pipes. Insulating this pipework is called lagging and by sealing in heat, it saves energy and has a number of other benefits too. Here we talk you through reasons for the…
What’s the best type of internal wall insulation?
Internal wall insulation can be an option if you have solid walls, don’t feel cavity wall insulation is enough or you don’t have the budget for external wall insulation. As 35% of heat is lost through the walls of a…
How long does cavity wall insulation last and can it be topped up?
Cavity wall insulation is a relatively cheap way to increase the thermal efficiency and comfort of your home. If your home was built since the 1930s, it’s probably got cavity walls. If it has, it’s very likely they’ve already been…
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…
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,…
Can I get cavity wall insulation for free?
Cavity wall insulation is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your home – and increased energy efficiency means lower energy bills. Until relatively recently, pretty much everyone was entitled to free cavity wall insulation. However in the…
Why external wall insulation is the perfect solution for architects
Ever since the 1930s, the method of wall construction has moved over to cavity wall construction in the UK, and since the 1980s insulation has been added to cavities as a matter of course. You would think it is relatively…
An introduction to internal solid wall insulation
Does my property have solid walls? If your house was built prior to the 1930s, the chances are that it has solid walls – simply a solid layer of masonry bricks- rather than cavity walls. According to research twice as much heat…
An introduction to cavity wall insulation
What is cavity wall insulation? Properties built since the 1930s usually have cavity walls. These are built from two layers – or ‘skins’ – of bricks, with an air gap between them. This air gap – or cavity as it…
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…