Should I Get External Wall Insulation When Re-Rendering?
A houses render is the covering that gives the building its external look. Over time, render cracks, flakes, and needs to be replaced. Increasingly, people are realising that this is the ideal time to add insulation to their properties to…
Is Too Much Insulation Making My House Too Hot?
Insulation is a marvellous thing, it keeps us warmer in the winter and means lower energy bills. But with hot summers and extreme heatwaves, a lot of people worry that their insulation is trapping the heat in their homes and…
The Green Room: Episode 15 – Getting to Grips with U-Values
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them to explain the mysterious world of U-values? Oh yes, you guessed it, this week we delve even deeper into the wonderful world…
The Green Room: Episode 11 – External Wall Insulation (The Insulation Masterclass Series Pt 2)
The Green Room: What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them all about external wall insulation? The second instalment of our Insulation Masterclass Series is all about those pesky solid walls and…
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…
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…
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…
What should I do with pebbledash?
Pebbledash is one of those relics from the 60s and 70s that has stuck around, unlike the dress sense. You can walk down almost any street in the country with older properties and you will see it. It is everywhere.…
Are there any downsides to external wall insulation?
There are a lot of benefits with external wall insulation – but are there any reasons to be cautious when thinking about installing it? We’re going to share a few of the questions we’ve been asked over the years, and…