What can other countries teach us about insulation?
We talk a lot about the UK insulation industry; the products, the costs, the methods. For once, we thought it would be worth looking around the globe at other countries and if we could learn anything about insulation that could…
What is a Green Roof?
What is a Green Roof? To many of us, a green roof seems very ‘out there’. Something only the most hardcore ‘greenies’ would even contemplate. But they aren’t quite as unusual or impractical as they would first appear. In fact,…
Get big grants for wall insulation across London!
Interested in getting your walls insulated? Did you know that 35% of heat is lost through the walls of a property! By insulating the walls, you can dramatically decrease the amount of heat loss, and in doing so you should…
How do you insulate a loft conversion?
With all the demands on space and the value of homes rising rapidly, loft conversions are becoming a great way to expand the floor space of your home and increase its value. As you might know, the roof is one…
Magnetic Secondary Glazing
Secondary glazing is a fantastic solution in that it not only improves the energy efficiency of your home; it also allows you to preserve the charm and style of your original windows underneath. If you want to read more about…
Insulating your Hot Water Tank
For those with hot water tanks, insulating them is really important. The tank is where your hot water gets stored after being heated by the boiler, and if it is poorly insulated, it will lose heat much quicker. This then…
Can I remove cavity wall insulation?
Cavity wall insulation is a great way to keep your home warm and cut your energy bills, but there are instances where cavity wall insulation is not the right solution and can actually lead to big problems further down the…
How do I keep my home cool without an air conditioner in summer?
Air conditioning is expensive to install and expensive to run. For a country like the UK, where we only get about 10 warm days each year, there has to be another way to stay cool. Here we give you our…
Do building regulations go far enough?
Building regulations have gradually become stricter over the years. Before the 1960’s, there were no regulations saying that a wall had to have a cavity, or loft insulation had to be present. This all changed with the introduction of a…
Can too much insulation cause overheating?
Last summer the Daily Mail published an article claiming that too much insulation installed under the could cause overheating of homes and endanger old people. Since we are now approaching warmer weather (or what passes for warm weather in the…