Loft insulation and Storage
Want to use your loft for storage, but still want it insulated? Many of us store old bits and pieces in the loft like luggage and Christmas decorations, but one of the biggest problems is storing these on wool insulation…
How Energy Efficient are Homes in London?
London has undergone many waves of house building, with each type of home creating their own energy efficiency problems and areas for improvement. It was 1965, that Building Regulations introduced the first limits on the amount of energy that could…
Should I replace my sash windows?
I have draughty wooden frame sash windows. What should I do? There are lots of homes across the UK with draughty wooden sash windows, and we often get asked the best way to make them more energy efficient. Should you…
What is a Passivhaus?
Put simply, a Passivhaus is one that is extremely well insulated, and uses superior design to maximise the efficiency of the property. They typically use just a fraction of the heating of the average home to stay warm. To maintain…
How much loft insulation do you need?
How much loft insulation do you need? Over the years, insulation has become an increasingly worthwhile investment for homes and businesses. Energy bills have soared over the last 10 years and loft insulation is a relatively cheap energy efficiency measure…
How do you insulate hard to treat cavity walls?
According to Government statistics, there are currently 5.75m houses in the UK that are still in need of cavity wall insulation. Of these, 4.6 million are classed as having hard to treat cavity walls. What is a hard to treat…
Spray foam insulation FAQ
What is spray foam insulation? Spray foam insulation is a type of insulation that can be used in the roof space at either the joist or rafter level, to help keep warm air in the home during the winter and…
Should I buy insulated doors?
Rising Energy Costs in these difficult times If you pick a paper at the moment, it is hard to avoid reports of spiralling energy costs and the pressure that is putting on households. As a result, it is now more…
Improving the energy efficiency of a flat
Improving the energy efficiency of my flat – what are my options? With winter basically upon us, you may be one of the millions of flat owners here in the UK wondering how you can stop your home from being…
Watch James installing Ecoease secondary glazing
In this video James installs Ecoease Secondary Glazing – a fantastic way to lower energy bills and help significantly reduce external noise! Video link here: James Ecoease If you would like to buy Ecoease Magnetic Secondary Glazing please click on…