Bulk vs. reflective insulation
Heat is gained in a home in a couple of different ways, and for that reason different types of insulation are needed for different...
How to insulate for different climates
Different climates require different sorts of insulation to make homes comfortable. Find out what sort of insulation is appropriate for your home and location,...
Building envelopes, draughts and ventilation
Good insulation means ensuring that there aren't any gaps in your insulation for air to seep through. At the same time, controlled ventilation in...
Thermal bridges
Thermal bridges represent 'pathways' through your insulation along which heat can easily enter and escape from your home. These bridges can easily negate the...
Insulating for energy efficiency
Insulation can make a massive difference to how energy efficient your home is, but it isn't always as simple as stacking up layers of...
Recycled insulation materials
Recycling plays a big role in the way that lots of insulation materials are produced. Find out what sorts of insulation are made from...
DIY vs. professional insulation
What sort of insulation can you install yourself - and when might you need to hire a professional do the job properly? Find out...
Door soundproofing and insulation
See how draught excluders, weather strips and door sweeps can be fitted (or retrofitted) to doors in order to help improve the energy efficiency...
Floor insulation performance
A properly insulated floor can help lower your heating and cooling bills, and reduce unwanted noise from wooden floorboards.
Having proper insulation within your floors...
Thermal performance of walls
Walls can absorb a tremendous amount of heat. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on where you live.
Walls play...