Mould after cavity wall insulation
September 29, 2021
In many properties, cavity wall insulation can help save energy and cut fuel bills. But what should you consider before making the decision to…
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Cavity tray details
August 25, 2021
Generally a membrane of 300 micrometre (1200 gauge) polyethylene sheet will be adequate (BRE, 1991). It has been acknowledged that some diffusion…
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Damp after cavity wall insulation
May 27, 2021
Whatever the name on the side of the installers’ vans, the process is almost always funded by one of the major energy suppliers. Now, the energy…
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Will cavity wall insulation Stop damp
October 30, 2020
Q. What are the benefits of cavity wall insulation? The main benefits gained from installing cavity wall insulation are, (1) heat retention…
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Should I have cavity wall insulation
January 29, 2020
What the minister has done is write a letter to The Daily Telegraph – which wasn’t published – berating me for, “failing to recognise that the…
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Cavity wall insulation Causing damp problems
August 2, 2019
You questioned this diagnosis, and the insulation manufacturers also inspected, drilled a hole and used a boroscope to look inside the cavity…
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Installing Attic insulation Baffles
May 24, 2019
To completely cover your attic floor with insulation out to the eaves you need to install rafter vents (also called insulation baffles). Complete…
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Warm loft insulation
March 8, 2019
Not all insulation is created equal, and deciding to kit yourself out for a specific adventure with down or synthetic insulation is a question…
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Cavity wall insulation condensation
February 26, 2019
We are getting hundreds of calls from home owners complaining about a sudden increase in black mould in their rooms, wardrobes and carpets. Water…
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Too much loft insulation
January 27, 2019
In reality, air leaks mean you’ve lost control of air movement. Air and moisture can be forced into wall and ceiling cavities where water vapor…
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Cavity wall DPC
November 10, 2018
Masonry Fire Rating Up to 4 hours Cavity Widths 50 - 300mm The ARC Eco-Closer Plus is designed to close off the cavity around window and door…
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Insulation Stops
October 21, 2018
Insulation stops can help increase air flow through the attic to help keep a home s energy costs in check. Insulation stops, also known as attic…
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Cavity tray Wiki
August 30, 2017
The external fabric of a building can be a significant source of heat loss or gain. For this reason, the building regulations specify minimum…
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Wet cavity wall insulation
August 22, 2017
The Problem Cavity walls were first introduced as a measure against water ingress in the 1890’s and slowly became the accepted norm over the…
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Wet insulation in walls
August 12, 2017
Dear Merriam-Webster: Let the spelling fit the sentiment. “Damage” is “DAMNage.” Signed, The Concord Carpenter In this home, water that slipped…
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