Insulation

The dangers of asbestos have been known for over 100 years, but it was still commonplace within the building industry until 1985 in the UK, before being wholly banned in 1999. To this day, much of the asbestos insulation installed in buildings before that year remains. While undisturbed asbestos is not usually harmful, home and […]

Insulation is used throughout the building industry, playing a vital role in heat retention. This provides two main benefits, keeping those within a building warm and reducing the energy costs to heat the building. Insulation is therefore essential within any building project, on both a personal and environmental level.  Keep reading, because we aim to […]

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 […]