Why should I get external wall insulation?
If you’ve read our blog before, you may have seen us recommending solid wall insulation. With 35% of heat in your home lost through the walls, we think it’s the best way to insulate your home. Here are...
View ArticleThe GreenAge Guide to External Solid Wall Insulation
[All information correct as of June 2016] Does my property have solid walls? If your house was built prior to the 1930s, the chances are that it has solid walls (simply a solid layer of masonry...
View ArticleHow to save water in your home
It may surprise you to know that in the UK, the average person uses 150 litres of water per day. We are using more water than ever before and before long we may find ourselves with a global shortage....
View ArticleTwo simple ways to soundproof your home
Do you live on a busy road and traffic noise is keeping you awake at night? Are you fed up of listening to your neighbours arguing? Maybe you’ve heard enough of the dubious house music making its way...
View ArticleTheGreenAge Guide to Cavity Wall Insulation
[All information correct as of June 2016] What is cavity wall insulation? Properties built since the 1930s usually have cavity walls. These are built from two layers – or ‘skins’ – of bricks, with an...
View ArticleThe GreenAge Guide to Internal Solid Wall Insulation
[All information correct as of June 2016] Does my property have solid walls? If your house was built prior to the 1930s, the chances are that it has solid walls (simply a solid layer of masonry...
View ArticleWhy external wall insulation is the perfect solution for architects
Ever since the 1930s, the method of wall construction has moved over to cavity wall construction in the UK, and since the 1980s insulation has been added to cavities as a matter of course. You would...
View ArticleThe GreenAge Guide to Floor Insulation
Insulation is perhaps our most recommended energy saving measure. The investment is worth it to regulate the temperature of your home and it normally pays for itself in the savings it can make to...
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Prepare your baby’s room – the eco way!
There’s so much to think about when preparing to bring your baby home from the hospital. You may have to make changes to your home – and eventually they will need a room of their own. We have a few...
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Should I get spray foam insulation?
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has been around for decades as a relatively cheap and quick to install type of insulation. Typically applied to the roof and walls of the attic, once sprayed, it expands...
View ArticleHow long does cavity wall insulation last and can it be topped up?
Cavity wall insulation is a relatively cheap way to increase the thermal efficiency and comfort of your home. If your home was built since the 1930s, it’s probably got cavity walls. If it has, it’s...
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What’s the best material for internal wall insulation?
Internal wall insulation can be an option if you have solid walls, don’t feel cavity wall insulation is enough or you don’t have the budget for external wall insulation. As 35% of heat is lost through...
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10 Top energy saving products 2016
The end of summer has got us feeling all retrospective about energy saving products we have seen this year. Here is a roundup of the favourites we have used and recommended over the past year. Some are...
View ArticleWhat is lagging and is it worth doing?
Most homes in the UK have a complex network of water pipes. Insulating this pipework is called lagging and by sealing in heat, it saves energy and has a number of other benefits too. Here we talk you...
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Can I Get Cavity Wall Insulation for Free?
Cavity wall insulation is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your home – and increased energy efficiency means lower energy bills. Until relatively recently, pretty much everyone was...
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How do I remove render?
There are a couple of reasons why you might want to remove render. Depending on what you are precisely after, either getting wet render or tidying up existing render, then this blog will actually try...
View ArticleHow to build an energy efficient extension
An extension can be a great way to add space and value to your property, but there are loads of things to take into account when designing, building and decorating it. How can you factor energy...
View ArticleHow can I improve the thermal comfort of my home?
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...
View ArticleWhat are sun tunnels?
Also known as light tubes, light pipes or tubular skylights, sun tunnels transport natural light from the sun into your home. They allow you to transform a space where sunlight would not normally...
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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...
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