Smart Homes Scheme – £6,000 Grants for SWI
[Update: This scheme has now ended. For the latest information on available funding, contact your local council.] Smart Home Scheme Grants of £6,000 for SWI The new GDHIF scheme has just been announced offering grants of up to £4,000 for solid…
Magnetic Secondary Glazing and Fire Safety
What is magnetic secondary glazing? Magnetic secondary glazing specifically is glazing that is fixed to your existing window frame and provides a movable solution that can be easily taken on or off the windows. Magnetic secondary glazing is therefore a…
Can I get free cavity wall insulation in rural areas?
If you live in an urban area, you have probably had someone knock on your door and offer you free cavity wall and loft insulation. If you live out in the country, it is sometimes easy to be out of…
Sustainable Building Materials for Self Build Homes
Self building is becoming increasingly popular recently, for a multitude of reasons. At the same time, people are becoming much more environmentally conscious, and with a big project like a self build, people want to make sure the home you…
Protect the elderly and vulnerable from the cold this winter!
Protecting the elderly and vulnerable from a cold home Cold weather can be dangerous for everyone; in a typical winter 25,000 elderly and vulnerable people die as a direct result of the cold weather, with further deaths resulting from the…
External Wall Insulation versus Internal Wall insulation
With the re-launch of the GDHIF, there has been a lot of renewed interest in insulating solid walls in properties. There are two ways to insulate this type of wall – either internal wall insulation or external wall insulation. If…
Is sheepwool insulation resistant to rodents and moths?
In the past there have been numerous reports of sheep wool insulation attracting all types of pests and it is a question we get frequently asked here at TheGreenAge – are the sheep wool fibres going to become a home…
Helping tenants live in warmer homes
In terms of energy poverty, it seems that most tenants who live in rented properties are at the mercy of their landlords. Typically a home’s heating system will need to be close to death before a landlord will even consider…
What does external solid wall insulation look like?
What does External Solid Wall Insulation look like? Solid wall insulation can be a big investment – it is not something that should be rushed in to. You want to know as a customer that a job which will cost…
How can I soundproof my home?
Noise is everywhere, especially in London. It can be distracting, keep you up at night and even lead to health problems. So making sure your home is adequately soundproofed is really important. Reduction and absorption Let’s first understand the principles…