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Thermal insulation is essentially the reduction of heat transfer between objects, or the transfer of thermal energy from one place to another. Learn more about it in this expert guide. 

One of the main reasons for renovating a property is to increase its value ahead of a sale. Experienced renovators purposely buy period buildings to renovate them before selling on at a profit, moving on to another property to repeat the process. If you are considering putting your house on the market and want to maximise its worth, here are five ways to...

Younger generations are often criticised for not knowing the most basic DIY skills, but it’s not just millennials losing their DIY touch - it’s the whole of the UK. Last year, there were nearly 3 million Google searches regarding the most common DIY tasks - and that’s from Britain alone.  That’s why Insulation Express have collaborated with a DIY &...

As winter turns into spring, it’s time to start looking at spring cleaning tips that you can undertake yourself. People often focus on what they can do with their interiors, such as in the living room or the kitchen, but it’s also crucial to look at keeping the exterior of your home clean and to avoid further problems that could cost you money down the line. 

Are you wondering how to save energy at home? If soaring energy bills have been keeping you awake at night, don’t despair – there are many small but valuable steps you can take to reduce your fuel consumption, cut your energy bills and improve your contribution to the environment. Cutting your energy usage won’t just help you reduce your bills...

With the government’s recent revisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), it is now easier for homeowners and developers to create homes above existing residential and commercial properties. Since these revisions, rooftop home developers have received funding to generate much-needed affordable homes across the UK. Insulation Express have uncovered the benefits of building upwards, from saving the Green Belt...

If you are thinking of adding a conservatory to the side of your home, or you have already got one in place, it’s a crucial step to make sure that it is insulated properly.

During the winter months, it can be difficult to keep your home warm, often relying on your central heating and ensuring your home is properly insulated. One thing that often passes people by is the fact that different rooms in the home actually have different ideal temperatures, for a number of reasons. 

Thanks to TV programmes like Grand Designs, it’s no surprise that 1 in 7 Brits are currently in the research process of building their own home - dubbed as self-builders. In fact, this form of building development is on the rise with 13,000 custom and self-build homes being constructed in 2017. But, what does the growing interest in this project...

If you've ever wondered whether insulation will bring you enough of a saving to be worth the investment, then consider how much of an impact it could have on your pension savings. The average pension pot in the UK is shrinking and whether you're a first-time buyer or you're older and have only just realised you have a pension deficit...