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?…
Why ventilate windows?
Do I need window vents? It’s all very well us ensuring our homes are energy efficient, but sometimes we are so obsessed with keeping heat in, we forget the importance of ventilation. The better insulated your house is, the more…
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…
Installing brick slips with external wall insulation
It is estimated that there are 7 million homes in the UK with uninsulated solid walls. We recommend external wall insulation for a number of reasons; aside from the obvious benefit of increased thermal efficiency, it helps protect walls, muffles sound…
What are the benefits of rooflights?
What are rooflights? Rooflights are effectively windows in the roof of your property, which allow natural light into the building. In this blog we are going to look at some of the benefits of rooflights and why and where they…
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…
Does insulation paint work?
What is thermal insulation paint? Thermal insulation paint first entered the energy saving market back in the late 1990s. Since then, there has been an increase in companies looking to exploit the seemly attractive potential in insulating paint. Insulating paint…
How to avoid cowboy tradesmen
Many of the energy saving solutions we talk about on TheGreenAge involve doing some sort of work to your property or business – while some of these are easy DIY solutions, some require the help of a professional tradesman. A…
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…
What is the best external wall insulation system?
When you are getting a quote for external insulation, it is a little tricky to know what to look for. There are so many different names and systems out there that it is easy to get confused. One thing to remember…