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…
How to tell if your home was insulated incorrectly in the past
Over the past few decades, many homes across the country have had cavity wall insulation installed, often through government backed schemes or energy saving initiatives. While some installations were carried out properly, others were not suited to the property or…
Why some homes in the UK should never have cavity wall insulation
Cavity wall insulation is often presented as a simple way to make homes warmer and reduce heating bills. For many properties it can work well, but it is not suitable for every building. In fact, installing cavity wall insulation in…
Spring property health check – what to inspect after a wet winter
After months of cold temperatures, heavy rainfall and early spring is the ideal time to assess how your property has coped. Prolonged wet weather can expose weaknesses in external walls, insulation and ventilation that are not always obvious during winter.…
What Happens to Your Home’s Energy Efficiency After Cavity Wall Insulation Removal?
If you have been told your cavity wall insulation needs to be removed, one of the first worries is often energy efficiency. Many homeowners ask whether their house will feel colder once the insulation is taken out and whether removal…