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...
View ArticleWhy render your home?
There are plenty of houses in the UK that have been rendered, so its not that hard to work out that rendering can be really beneficial for a property. It can be a little confusing to look at your...
View ArticleDraught 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...
View ArticleConverting my shed into a home office
One of the major results of COVID-19 has been the huge increase in demand for home offices. With more and more of us working from home, the home office is the perfect solution to help separate home...
View ArticleAn introduction to loft insulation
Why should I install loft insulation? Insulating your loft is one of the best ways to improve the EPC rating of your home. If you have a virgin loft (i.e. 25mm or less of insulation) then insulating...
View ArticleHave you got a cold conservatory? Here’s how you can fix it!
A conservatory can be a great addition to your home, but it can also bring problems. It can be difficult to know how to heat it, and the fact it is built from glass means it doesn’t retain heat well....
View ArticleCondensation forming on the outside of new windows
We have discussed this before, but new windows are normally a fantastic way to improve both the appearance and thermal comfort of your home. New double/triple glazing tends to retain far more heat...
View ArticleInsulating the loft and floors
The most effective way to combat heat loss is certainly external wall insulation; however, loft and floor insulation is also crucial. The best way to tackle an insulation project is with a whole-house...
View ArticleCarbon – offsetting, capture, embodied & operational
There are countless terms associated with carbon; offsetting, capture, embodied, and operational are just a few. They all play a part in the whole scope of carbon emissions and the Net Zero goal. In...
View ArticleWhat is AeroBarrier and how can it help your home?
AeroBarrier is an innovative technology designed to enhance airtightness. It has been successfully implemented in the USA, Canada, and the UAE, and has now been introduced in the UK. AeroBarrier...
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