Celotex vs Kingspan When looking to purchase insulation products, there are two big names that will constantly crop up: Celotex and Kingspan. Both are very experienced in their field and offer a range of fantastic thermal and acoustic insulation products, suitable for insulating roofs, walls and floors. There are plenty of questions regarding the difference between the two, which...
Living in an apartment has many benefits, but living so closely to multiple neighbours can mean more noise pollution. To prevent noise between rooms and between apartments, or if you're a music fan and want to keep noise in, consider replacing your doors, soundproofing your windows, blocking any gaps and soundproofing your floors. For all you need to know about...
When soundproofing a home, it can be tempting to use DIY techniques as a quick or more cost effective solution. But do these techniques really work? Here we look at the use of egg crates, carpeting walls, wallpaper, fiberglass insulation, cellulose insulation, the appearance of acoustic panels and how easy it is to soundproof a space. Read on for the...
Tik Tok and Instagram are awash with interior trends. Getting a professional to do the job or buying products online or in-store can cost a pretty penny, but if you’re crafty, creative and not shy of a bit of DIY, you could save hundreds of pounds by giving some of these trends a go yourself. Insulation Express has looked...
If you are struggling with excessive noise from your neighbours then talking to them can be the perfect solution, but often it's not that simple. To help resolve the situation, try talking to your neighbours when the time is right, if this doesn't work consider talking to the council and keeping notes whenever you are disturbed by noise from next...
Insulating your shed can be extremely beneficial to extend the time you can spend in it throughout the year, as well as protecting your belongings and electronics from extreme temperature changes. Seemingly simple garden sheds on the outside are now being transformed on the inside into micro homes for people to retreat to and spend their time relaxing, creating...
Modern technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern life, including the efficiency and safety of construction sites around the world. However, it took a long time to reach our current level of health and safety. Here we take a look at some of the most deadly construction sites throughout history. The Panama Canal Perhaps one of the best known...
Insulation Express have discovered some of the common problems that are most often highlighted through home surveys and how you can fix them. We spoke to property experts who gave us their opinions on the problems they come across most often. We also looked at the average monthly search volume for a range of issues, showing which ones are being...
With private-sector renting prices hitting a record high just as the UK headed into lockdown, there's no denying that the current climate is a scary one for renters. But regardless of whether you're renting for the long haul or just a short period of time, you'll no doubt want to live in a city that makes it easier for you...
Home Colour Trends DIY has seen a bit of a resurgence in 2020. With pandemic restrictions affecting the property market and large scale home improvements, many of us turned to DIY to help enhance the look and feel of our living space. Searches around DIY surged by 108% during the first lockdown and although they steadily returned to pre-lockdown levels...
