8 Top Tips to Save you Money on Heating this Winter
It’s safe to say that nobody ever wants to pay more than is necessary for household utilities. Whether you shop around for the best broadband deal, get dual fuel heating discounts or look for ways to cut your electricity use,…
How to Save Energy On Sash Windows
Sash windows are an elegant way to add character and class to your period home, but for some they can be a cause for concern. Although they are inherently inefficient, modern thermal upgrades have been developed that can have a…
How an Energy Efficient Home Can Save You Money
Want to save yourself some of that hard earned cash? You can start by making your home more energy efficient. There isn’t a human on this planet that doesn’t like to save money where they can, which is one…
Soundproofing with Insulation
Soundproofing and insulation go together like Ant and Dec (too soon?), and while insulation is something we’ve talked about endlessly here at the GreenAge, soundproofing has only come up a few times. The fact is, though, that they go hand…
Drywall vs Plaster: Which is Better?
We’re looking at the cost and insulation properties of traditional wet plaster vs the drywall alternative. Which is cheaper? Which is quicker? Which will keep the heat in better? Welcome to the plastering thunderdome. Wet plaster The traditional form of…
What is External Wall Insulation Made From?
To a lot of people external wall insulation is a totally new concept. With growing household bills and an increased demands from homeowners for better methods of achieving energy efficiency, external wall insulation materials are a rapidly expanding UK phenomenon,…
MEES, EPC’s and External Wall Insulation
How can I improve the EPC rating of my property? A lot of homeowners look to improve the value of their properties in terms of aesthetics – updating the kitchen, bathroom, etc., but people often overlook how much improving the…
How a Conservatory can Affect your EPC Rating
We have been getting enquiries regarding the impact of a conservatory on the Energy Performance Certificate EPC rating. With EPC ratings becoming more important for rental properties with the introduction of MEES legislation, we think it is a good time…
Is Wood Fibre Insulation Any Good?
Wood fibre insulation boards – they’re a different type of external wall insulation system than EPS or mineral wool, giving you even more choice when it comes to choosing the right materials for your project. Given that you may not have…
How Warm are Thatched Roofs?
Thatched roofs are one of the oldest and most visually pleasing forms of roofing, providing humanity with shelter since back when we were all wearing mammoth hides. After a serious decline in the 80’s and 90’s owing to widespread concerns…