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…
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…
Expanded polystyrene and the environment
EPS is the most commonly used material in external wall insulation. Whilst Rockwool is sometimes specified, the fact that it needs a greater thickness to achieve the same results and costs more to supply and install means that EPS is…
How to install external wall insulation without a grant
You may think, by reading the title of this blog, that we are about to suggest you attempt to cut costs by installing external wall insulation yourself. It is certainly not a DIY job! Unfortunately, you cannot just buy random…
External Wall Insulation in Essex
Essex is in large part a ‘rural’ county, with the urban sprawl concentrated around the Thames Estuary towns of Thurrock and Basildon, and larger towns away from the Greater London Metropolitan areas such as Colchester and Chelmsford. The common construction…
How can I improve the thermal comfort of my home?
What is thermal comfort? Thermal comfort is how warm you feel in your home. However, it is about more than just temperature, and there are many factors which affect it. These are as follows: Air temperature The temperature of the air…