It’s been a good summer. Warm days, dry spells, no need to think about the house at all. If anything, this is the time of year most homeowners stop thinking about their walls completely. No draughts, no damp patches, no…
Why weather swings are hard on British houses
You do not need a weather forecast to notice that British weather has become harder to predict. One week brings a heatwave that leaves bedrooms too warm to sleep in, and a fortnight later the temperature drops and the heating…
How to choose an insulation company?
How to Choose an Insulation Company You Can Trust Getting your cavity walls insulated is one of the smartest things you can do for your home. It keeps the heat in, brings your bills down, and makes the whole house…
Why Your Empty Home Still Needs Insulation
There is a common assumption that an empty home does not really need insulation. If nobody is there to feel the cold, the thinking goes, why spend money keeping it warm? It sounds reasonable on the surface. In practice, an…
A more comfortable home, day and night
When most people think about cavity wall insulation, they picture cold January mornings and the comfort of a warm living room. That is fair enough. Insulation has built its reputation on keeping the heat in. What gets talked about far…
How to Protect Your House Before the Next Heatwave
The UK may be known for its unpredictable weather, but heatwaves are becoming increasingly common. While many homeowners focus on keeping their homes warm during winter, protecting a property from excessive heat is just as important. A house that overheats…
5 Things To Do Today To Lower Your Bills This Winter
Most energy-saving advice focuses on big, expensive upgrades – new boilers, full insulation installs, heat pumps. But there are smaller, practical steps that cost very little and can make a meaningful difference to what you pay next winter. Some can…
What Builders Won’t Tell You About Retrofitting Insulation
Retrofitting insulation into older properties sounds like an obvious upgrade, lower bills, a warmer home, better efficiency. But with period and pre-1920 housing, the reality is more complicated. Many homeowners are given generic advice that simply does not apply to…
5 Reasons Homeowners Hesitate Before Installing Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation is one of the most effective ways to improve a property’s energy efficiency. It can reduce heat loss, lower energy bills and make homes more comfortable throughout the year. Despite these clear benefits, many homeowners still…
Cavity Wall Insulation Standards Over Time
How Cavity Wall Insulation Standards Have Changed Over Time Cavity wall insulation has been part of British housing for decades, but the standards behind it have changed significantly. Many homeowners are unaware that the rules, materials and installation methods used…