Insulation Blogs
A Comprehensive UK Guide to Summer House Insulation: Materials, Best Practices, and Regulations
TLDR Why Insulate? To transform your summer house from a seasonal shed into a comfortable, year-round space for a home office, gym, or studio. Proper insulation protects the
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A Comprehensive Guide to Garden Room Insulation in the UK
TLDR Core Purpose: Insulation is essential for using a garden room year-round. It keeps the space warm in winter and cool in summer, protects the timber structur
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A Comprehensive Guide to Shipping Container Insulation in the UK: Materials, Methods, and Regulations
TLDR: A Quick Summary Insulating a shipping container in the UK is essential, primarily to control condensation rather than just for thermal comfort. The unforgiving nature
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A Comprehensive Guide to Foam and Rubber Pipe Insulation in the UK
TLDR Insulating pipes is a critical measure for energy conservation, frost protection, and condensation control in UK properties. The primary materials used are flexible Nit
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A Comprehensive Guide to Materials in UK Skyscraper Construction
TLDR: UK skyscrapers are built using a combination of high-strength structural steel, advanced reinforced concrete, and high-performance glazing systems. Their design and const
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An Expert Guide to EPS Insulation in the UK: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Regulations
TLDR: Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid foam insulation material, composed of 98% air, making it lightweight, cost-effective, and a versatile choice for UK construction. It
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A Comprehensive Guide to Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) in the UK
TLDR Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) are ultra-thin, high-performance insulation boards. They consist of a rigid, porous core (typically fumed silica) sealed within a gas-im
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A Comprehensive UK Guide to Choosing and Installing Plasterboard
TLDR For most internal walls, use 12.5mm standard plasterboard. For ceilings, 9.5mm is a lighter option, but 12.5mm is often used for better rigidity, especially with 600mm
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A Professional's Guide to Pipe Insulation: Fibreglass vs. Alternatives in the UK
TLDR Fiberglass & Mineral Wool: These materials are the primary choice for high-temperature applications such as central heating, district heating, and steam pipew
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Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Insulation: Advantages, Disadvantages, Materials, Best Practices, and UK Regulations
TLDR: Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation is a highly thermally efficient, durable, and versatile material widely used in UK construction for walls, roofs, and floors. While offe
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A Guide to BREEAM, Pipe and Duct Insulation: UK Standards and Best Practices
1. Introduction: The Role of Mechanical Insulation in Sustainable UK Construction In the UK construction industry, the focus on building performance, energy efficiency, and
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A Comprehensive Guide to Wood Fibre Insulation Boards in the UK
Introduction to Wood Fibre Insulation Wood fibre insulation is becoming an increasingly common sight on UK construction projects, specified for both new-build properties and
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