Should I replace my double glazing?
Well-installed double-glazing can make a real difference to the comfort of your home and they can significantly improve the look too, but most window companies do charge a lot for them – so is now the time to consider replacing…
Have a voucher for solid wall insulation? Get additional quotes!
The rush to grab a GDHIF voucher for solid wall insulation was pretty intense. We witnessed first hand the volume of people coming through trying to get works carried out under the scheme, but it was pretty difficult for us…
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…
External Wall Insulation and Planning Permission
For properties with solid brick walls – you really only have two ways in which you can insulate them. External wall insulation, which means you lose the feel of the brick (if they haven’t been previously rendered) or internal solid…
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…
Why render a house?
Why should you render a property? When you walk down a typical street in town, you will see a mixture of properties. Some are more modern, some are older, some will have exposed brick, some will have a coloured render…
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…
Should I get a green roof?
A green roof is a roof of a building, which is covered with vegetation – think of the kids’ programme ‘Teletubbies’. The popularity of green roofs have increased dramatically over the past few years due to the perceived environmental and…
DIY over the May Bank Holiday!
DIY this Bank holiday Celebrity DIY expert Tommy Walsh has pulled together some top tips to get people through the bank holiday weekend after stats showed that 45% of Britain’s homeowners will spend the extra day making improvements to their homes,…
How to keep your conservatory warm in winter
You should be able to use your conservatory all year round, considering the cost of building one. But all too many of them are just too cold to sit in for long periods each year. Here we are going to…