It goes without saying that damp and condensation can cause a multitude of problems in your home, both of which are caused by an unwanted build-up of moisture. As well as damaging the structure of the home itself, it can also affect your health if it is not fixed, and mould starts to grow. Follow our guide on how to fix it.
When insulating the home, the focus is often on obvious areas, such as the loft, floors and walls. A lesser-known tip is that insulating your water tank, radiators and pipes can also help you save money on your energy bills.
What Is A U-Value? In relation to insulating the home, a U-Value is the flow and loss of heat through the materials that make up the building itself, including bricks, flooring, roofing and windows. The U-Value is measured in watts at the rate of heat transfer. The important point to note is that the lower the U-Value is, the...
How you view your garage can sometimes depend on your personality. For some, a garage is just a space to park your car, while others tend to renovate their garages to create a usable living space, and to act as an extension of the home. Find out how to insulate it here.
Home energy audits help you make valuable savings on your bills and identify areas where you are losing energy unnecessarily. If your recent bills have been a little on the high side, it may be wise to organise a home energy audit as soon as you can to boost energy efficiency in your home. There are some checks you can...
You may be considering taking on a house renovation. But how do you know which renovations to focus on - from both a financial and happiness perspective? Luckily, Insulation Express have analysed every episode of season one to season four of Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer’s ‘Love It or List It’ to highlight the most profitable (and useful) renovations to...
When improving the energy efficiency of your home, and reducing energy bills, insulating your loft is a great place to start. Insulating your loft by yourself is another way to save money, however, it can be an intimidating task. We have compiled a list of do’s and don’ts to help you get started. Read on for information on the materials...
Every year the UK uses over 5 million tonnes of plastic - that’s about 15 times as heavy as the Empire State Building. But did you know the construction industry accounts for a quarter (23%) of the plastic consumed in the UK? The construction industry is still heavily reliant on plastic, for its cheapness, durability and water-resistance making it the...
Did you know that 1 million people are exposed to hearing-damaging noise at work? If you work in construction, you’re most likely aware that the industry is a noisy business. But did you also know that the sector has the second highest rate of people developing occupational deafness? Unfortunately, when you lose your hearing, it’s irreversible and life-changing. With this...
You’ll need to make sure that the materials and tools that you are using for your insulation are the best that they can be, and that you’re using the right materials for the task at hand. Fibreglass and mineral wool are two of the best materials to use, but which is better for different scenarios?
