Why render your home?
There are plenty of houses in the UK that have been rendered, so its not that hard to work out that rendering can be really beneficial for a property. It can be a little confusing to look at your rendering…
Insulating Your Loft Joists: a Step-by-Step Guide
As we mentioned in our Introduction, there are two main ways to insulate your loft: one is via the rafters and the other is by insulating your joists. Insulating the joists is often the easier of the options and especially makes…
Internal Solid Wall Insulation
Why get internal wall insulation? Internal wall insulation is a great option in solid wall properties where external insulation is not practical or permissible; for example in listed buildings, conservation areas, where you wish to preserve the look of the…
Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation (where appropriate) can radically decrease heat loss through walls during winter, however it requires professional installation.
Introduction to Draught Proofing
Draught proofing stops cool draughts of air entering the building as well as preventing heat loss. It is a simple, cost effective way of lowering bills.
Draught Proofing Cracks
Where should I look for cracks? On old walls Around installed appliances Areas of pipe or cable fittings How to draught proof cracks Older properties tend to have a few visible cracks in their walls. If you have any really significant…
External Solid Wall Insulation
Heating costs are on the up, and in the UK we have a challenge to keep warm whilst not spending an absolute fortune on our energy bills. In addition to this challenge as a nation we have stringent carbon targets…
Double Glazing
All homes lose heat through their windows, but installing double-glazing can limit this rate of heat loss dramatically, helping to keep your home warmer.
Removing Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation can be done incorrectly When installed correctly, cavity wall insulation is a fantastic way to help lower your energy bills. The insulation will slow the movement of heat across the wall and therefore your home will stay…
DIY Floor Insulation
Installing floor insulation yourself Not all home insulation work has to be carried out by a professional. It is fairly simple to do if you are a DIY enthusiast, and all the materials are available from your local DIY store.…