The advantages of sheep wool insulation
Insulation is one of the best ways to help increase the energy efficiency of the home. One of the most natural and sustainable ways to insulate your property is to use sheep wool insulation. Most of us are familiar with…
The best ways to prevent damp in your home
Condensation can cause damp anywhere and once it’s taken hold, it can be difficult to get rid of. As well as looking pretty horrible, damp and mould can lead to structural problems and health issues too. As with anything, it’s easier to…
How much does rendering cost?
There are several reasons why people choose to render their homes. It provides a decorative finish that can really brighten up tired houses, especially those with damaged brickwork or existing discoloured render. It is also the final stage of external wall…
Is external wall insulation safe?
As you might expect, we have had a huge number of calls and emails over the last couple of days regarding external wall insulation. It was with great sadness that we all witnessed the events at Grenfell Tower, in North…
5 Reasons to Get Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation involves inserting an insulating material between the two layers of brick that make up a cavity wall, either at the time of building or as a retrofit measure. Clearly, it’s not a choice if you have solid walls,…
Suspended floors vs solid floors
There are two basic ways to make the floors of a building. You can either have a concrete base or a suspended floor, usually made out of timber. There are various pros and cons to these types of floor, some…
What is the recommended thickness of loft insulation?
Over the years, the recommended thickness of loft insulation has increased. The reason for the increase is pretty simple – the thicker the layer of loft insulation, the bigger the energy savings! The Government are very keen for every house…
Free insulation for low income households
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government scheme making large energy suppliers responsible for installing home efficiency measures. This aims to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, by installing free insulation for those who need it most. Although…
Can fibreglass insulation give you cancer?
Is there any truth in the rumour that fibreglass insulation gives you cancer? The short answer is… no! Here, we will run you through where we think the rumour came from, and whether there is anything behind it. We are…
Micafil Loose Fill loft insulation
Someone asked us this week whether or not Micafil loft insulation is worth installing. Micafil is different to most loft insulation in that it is loose fill – i.e. instead of coming in a big roll, this insulation comes as…