The Claim DraughtEx claims to be a real improvement over previous draught proofing technology for your floorboards. The material fits between boards and contracts and expands with the floorboards, creating a perfect seam. The product claims that the extreme expand and contractibility of the product means it stays in place and does the job better […]

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 tackling. The first step is to identify which type of floor you have. You can […]

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 warm rooms should also be draught-proofed to prevent the unwanted circulation of air between the […]

What is triple glazing? Put simply, triple glazing is 3 panes of glass instead of 1 or 2. The claim is that by having an extra pane, you will increase efficiency and reduce noise. We already know that double glazing makes a significant improvement over single glazing, but even so, upgrading from single to double […]

There are 4 different types of wool insulation that you can use to insulate lofts, walls and even floors – each having its own benefits and limitations. In this section we describe each one and highlight when best to to use it. Remember if your loft has 150mm or less of existing wool insulation you […]

What is Double Glazing? Double glazed windows use two sheets of glass with a gap between them that creates an insulating barrier. The gap can either be filled with a heavy inert gas such as Argon or it can be a vacuum; both of these act to slow the movement of heat from one side […]

Introduction to combined heat and power Combined heat and power (CHP) is not a new idea to the UK. Sheffield for example, has a large district heating network which makes considerable carbon savings and the Immingham plant on the Humber is a large industrial example. Yet when one compares the UK to Sweden, UK CHP seems very underdeveloped […]

Hydroelectric power involves harnessing the kinetic energy of moving water to produce electricity. Power source used in the UK to manage peaks in demand.

CHP cogeneration makes electricity & heat in one single process. Find out more about its uses in industry, district heating & power generation.

The Wave Hub in Cornwall is a 8km squared area of the South West Coast of England designed to act as a test bed for various wave energy technologies.