Removing Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation can be done incorrectly When installed correctly, cavity wall insulation is a fantastic way to help lower your energy bills. The insulation will slow the movement of heat across the wall and therefore your home will stay…
Draught Proofing Problem Areas
Where to look for draughts Gaps around pipe entrances Gaps around vent installations Pipes and vents are areas that you may over look when considering draught proofing your home. Draught proofing these areas is easily done, affordable and effective. How…
Insulating your Loft Rafters: a Step-By-Step Guide
Key points before you start Insulating the rafter space will give you a warm loft. This means insulating between or below the sloping beams that form the construction and support a sloping roof. The rafters are joined together by a horizontal…
Draught Proofing Chimneys
Why should I draught-proof my chimney? Even after completely draught-proofing your windows, doors and floors, you may still be left with a large area of concern in the shape of the chimney stack. A lot of heat can be lost…
Draught Proofing Loft Hatches
Why should I insulate my loft hatch? Your loft hatch can cause cold draughts to enter the living space of your home, especially if you have a cold loft space (i.e. insulated at joist level rather than rafter level). Draught-proofing the…
Introduction to floor insulation
Approximately 15% of heat in the home is lost through the floor, so insulating the floors of your home is a fantastic way to increase energy efficiency.
Draught Proofing Floors
What type of floor do I have? Most floors in the UK are either solid (concrete) or suspended (usually timber floorboards). Solid floors don’t really tend to have draught issues associated with them, but suspended timber floors are definitely worth…
Draught Proofing Doors
Where should I look for draughts? Around the door frame The keyhole The letterbox Obviously draught proofing external doors should be the priority, since this will stop cold outside air entering the property; but doors that separate cold rooms from…