Identifying damp in my home
Unfortunately, damp is a really common problem in UK homes. Despite this, many people don’t understand what causes it and how to help mitigate the problem. In this blog, I am going to take a look at the different types…
Should I buy timber sash windows or uPVC sash windows?
Many properties in the UK still have traditional single-glazed sash windows. Despite how nice they look, they are a real weakness when it comes to heat loss. We have an enormous number of clients who are interested in replacing their…
What is Thermal Bridging?
What is Thermal Bridging You may have come across this term if you have ever spoken to a builder about insulation – thermal bridges are essentially places in the home where insulation is not continuous and so heat loss is…
What are the alternatives to solid wall insulation?
Is solid wall insulation still an option? As you may now know, the grants for solid wall insulation have disappeared, since the government closed the GDHIF scheme very abruptly a few weeks back. The GDHIF grant was extremely generous –…
How should we ventilate new homes in London?
As those of you living in the South East are no doubt aware, property prices are rising alarmingly rapidly (prices in London have risen by 18% in the last year). With further increases predicted to continue, it is becoming much…
Vacuum Insulation Panels
If you read our blog the other week, you will be aware that there are three different modes of heat transfer – convection, conduction and radiation – if you missed it, you can read it here! Both convection and conduction…
Minimum energy efficiency standard for private rented homes
The UK has one of the oldest stocks of housing in Europe and unfortunately with age comes inefficiency. Older properties, particularly those built prior to the 1930s with solid wall construction, leak heat. This is a particular problem in the…
Can I get loft insulation for free?
[Update: Although the Green Deal has now finished, some people are still eligible for funding under ECO. Find more information here.] Why bother installing loft insulation? Loft insulation is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your home…
How important are windows for retaining heat in the home?
I am sure most of you have had a double glazing salesman tell you how important windows are for keeping heat in the home and helping to save you money on your heating bill. Just how important are double glazing…
Can I get cavity wall insulation for my flat?
Can you get cavity wall insulation if you live in a flat? It is an often asked question at Green Deal Assessments, but the answer is not really straight forward. You live in a flat or maisonette, it has cavity…