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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Attic insulation Baffles
July 4, 2017
Baffles prevent insulation from restricting air movement. While it may seem counterintuitive, even well-insulated attic spaces require air circulation…
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Air bricks cavity wall insulation
July 2, 2017
Summary: Some common questions about air bricks such as What are Air Bricks and Why Use Air Bricks in My House? We tell you why you need air…
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Internal insulation
June 16, 2017
Internal wall insulation is insulation of the internal surface of external (heat losing) walls, so it is an alternative to external wall insulation…
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Cavity wall Ventilation
June 12, 2017
As designers and building owners place increased demands on exterior walls to isolate the outside climate from the interior controlled environment…
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