Insulation Blogs
Avoiding the Pitfalls: A Homeowner's Guide to Common Loft Insulation Mistakes
TLDR Properly insulating a loft is one of the most effective ways to reduce home energy bills, but common mistakes can negate the benefits and cause serious damage. The most
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A Comprehensive UK Guide to EPS and XPS Polystyrene Insulation
TLDR: Key Points EPS vs. XPS: Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is the familiar white, beaded foam material. Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) is a dense, smooth, and often col
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A Comprehensive Guide to Home Insulation in the UK
TLDR: A Quick Summary Historical Context: The development of home insulation in the UK has been a reactive process. It was shaped by public health issues like damp, th
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Is EPS Insulation Non-Breathable? A Comprehensive UK Guide
TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation is not non-breathable. It is a vapour-permeable material, which means it allows water vapour (moisture
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Types of Insulation Pallets: A Comprehensive Guide for the UK
The term "insulation pallets" has two main meanings in a UK context. Primarily, it refers to specialised temperature-controlled packaging solutions used in
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Building Materials for Tiny Homes: A Comprehensive UK Guide
TLDR: The legal classification of a tiny home in the United Kingdom is the single most important factor in its construction. Whether it is defined as a mobile 'caravan&#
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Synthetic Building Materials: A Comprehensive UK Guide
This guide provides a detailed examination of synthetic building materials used in UK construction. These materials are human-made products, engineered through chemic
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Building Materials and Their Impact on Wildlife: A Comprehensive UK Guide
The Problem: The UK construction industry is a major driver of biodiversity loss, responsible for habitat destruction, fragmentation, and pollution. The extract
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Is Pipe Insulation Toxic? A Comprehensive UK Guide
TLDR Modern pipe insulation materials sold and installed in the UK are not considered toxic under normal conditions of use. The materials are stable and manufactured to meet
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Selecting Building Materials for UK Coastal Climates: A Comprehensive Guide
TLDR Core Challenge: The UK coastal environment combines salt spray, high humidity, wind-driven rain, and erosion risk, which accelerates the degradation of building m
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Insulating Old UK House Floors: A General Guide for Victorian and Edwardian Homes – Comprehensive UK Standards and Best Practice
TLDR Insulating Victorian and Edwardian ground floors is a high-impact thermal upgrade, but requires careful material selection and design specific to the floor type to avoi
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The Importance of Insulation Density: A Comprehensive Guide UK
TLDR: Executive Summary Insulation density (kg/m³) is a critical metric that dictates material selection across various construction applications in the UK. Density is
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