An introduction to loft insulation
Loft Insulation is a cheap & easy to install solution that provides instant benefits by trapping more heat & cutting your gas bill.
Solid Wall Insulation
With approximately 35% of heat loss from a home occurring through the walls, insulating your solid walls will help to minimise these losses.
Draught proofing windows
Do my windows need draught-proofing? Not all windows need to be draught-proofed. Double or triple glazed windows installed since 2002 should be sufficiently well-built and installed so as not to require any. Older double glazing and single glazed windows can be…
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.