Insulation

To fully insulate a house your insulation system will need to cover the loft, external walls, and the ground floor. Whether installing these within a new build home or retrofitting them in an older property, we’re going to break down cost estimates for each, covering both DIY installation and professional fitting. These estimates are based […]

If you want to use your garage regularly through the winter, you will often find it to be freezing cold, with portable heaters proving ineffective. In these cases, installing thorough garage insulation will allow you to retain heat, making your space usable throughout the year and saving you money on energy.  In this guide from […]

Wall insulation is essential to prevent heat loss within a building, saving you a significant amount of money on heating bills whilst keeping your building warm. When it comes to insulating walls, the only walls within your home or larger building that will require thermal insulation are the outer walls, while internal walls can benefit […]

A quarter of all heat loss in a home occurs through the roof, making loft insulation a necessity for homeowners. There are a variety of ways to insulate a house, from installing insulation blankets between your loft joists, loose-fill insulation, fixing insulation boards to your roof, and blown-fibre insulation. Installing loft insulation materials can limit […]

An all-purpose insulation filler, Vermiculite insulation has been used for over a century as a loose-fill insulation substance. Vermiculite has clear benefits when used as an insulation substance, and some relatively big drawbacks, all of which we’ll explore in this guide from Building Materials Nationwide. We’ll also look at the historic health issues associated with […]

The floors of your house can be a cause of significant heat loss, making up around 10% of the total heat lost in a house. To prevent this, and to ensure a thorough thermal envelope around your house, underfloor insulation can be installed, helping to reduce heat loss.  In this guide, we’ll talk you through […]

Roughly 35% of heat loss in a building occurs through walls, windows, and doors. In most modern houses cavity wall insulation would be seen as the best solution to limit such heat loss. But in older homes with solid walls, or modern homes not suitable for cavity wall insulation, a great alternative is internal wall […]

Picking the perfect insulation board can be a daunting task, with a huge range of options available. In addition to standard insulation boards, there are a variety of options designed for specific uses within a building. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll give an overview of the different thermal insulation products available, how […]

Whether you are looking to install cavity wall insulation within a building project, or within your own home, the benefits provided make it all but essential in modern buildings. Houses built after the 1920s are likely to have cavity walls, brick walls built as two layers with a space between them. Older houses are likely […]