How to improve your home’s insulation
Whether you're battling extreme summer heat or chilly winter nights, insulation is one of the most effective ways to boost your home's comfort and energy efficiency. A well-insulated home stays warmer in winter, cooler in summer and significantly reduces heating and cooling costs.
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
Thermal performance is a critical factor in home design. It influences how well a house retains heat in winter, stays cool in summer and ultimately how comfortable and energy-efficient it is to live in.
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...
Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)
AAC is concrete that contains many tiny air bubbles, making it 20% of the weight of regular concrete. AAC is an excellent insulator, and...