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...
How to improve your home’s insulation
Is your house not keeping out the neighbour's noisy parties? Perhaps you're intending on setting up a home theatre? Find out more about how...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Thermal performance of different materials
Not all materials are equal as far as insulation goes - and even different forms of the same material can offer vastly different benefits....
What are R values?
R values are a way to assess how well thermal insulation works. Find out what's considered high and low where R values are...